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Teens and the Advantages of Risk-taking

June 30, 2015 Michael Orozco

Parenting a teenager can be tricky. Try to remember teens are expected to take risks. Guide them to take the right ones.

If you think your teenager is dramatic, you’re probably right: dramatic brain changes experienced during adolescence may explain increased exploration and risk-taking. So don’t fret, parents! It’s normal (and necessary) for teenagers to take risks. Adolescents are going to … [Read more...]

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