Born To Be Wild: Why Teens Take Risks, And How We Can Help Keep Them Safe
by Jess Shatkin /
2017 / English / EPUB
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A groundbreaking, research-based guide that sheds new light on
why young people make dangerous choices--and offers solutions that
work
A groundbreaking, research-based guide that sheds new light on
why young people make dangerous choices--and offers solutions that
work
Texting while driving. Binge-drinking. Bullying. Unprotected sex.
There are plenty of reasons for parents to worry about getting a
late-night call about their teen. But most of the advice parents
and educators hear about teens is outdated and unscientific--and
simply doesn't work.
Texting while driving. Binge-drinking. Bullying. Unprotected sex.
There are plenty of reasons for parents to worry about getting a
late-night call about their teen. But most of the advice parents
and educators hear about teens is outdated and unscientific--and
simply doesn't work.
Acclaimed adolescent psychiatrist and educator Jess Shatkin brings
more than two decades' worth of research and clinical experience to
the subject, along with cutting-edge findings from brain science,
evolutionary psychology, game theory, and other disciplines -- plus
a widely curious mind and the perspective of a concerned dad
himself.
Acclaimed adolescent psychiatrist and educator Jess Shatkin brings
more than two decades' worth of research and clinical experience to
the subject, along with cutting-edge findings from brain science,
evolutionary psychology, game theory, and other disciplines -- plus
a widely curious mind and the perspective of a concerned dad
himself.
Using science and stories, fresh analogies, clinical anecdotes, and
research-based observations, Shatkin explains:
Using science and stories, fresh analogies, clinical anecdotes, and
research-based observations, Shatkin explains:
* Why "scared straight," adult logic, and draconian punishment
don't work
* Why "scared straight," adult logic, and draconian punishment
don't work
* Why the teen brain is "born to be wild"--shaped by evolution to
explore and take risks
* Why the teen brain is "born to be wild"--shaped by evolution to
explore and take risks
* The surprising role of brain development, hormones, peer
pressure, screen time, and other key factors
* The surprising role of brain development, hormones, peer
pressure, screen time, and other key factors
* What parents and teachers can do--in everyday interactions,
teachable moments, and specially chosen activities and outings--to
work with teens' need for risk, rewards and social acceptance, not
against it.
* What parents and teachers can do--in everyday interactions,
teachable moments, and specially chosen activities and outings--to
work with teens' need for risk, rewards and social acceptance, not
against it.