Tarcher / Putnam Born to be wild | jess p. shatkin

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• A groundbreaking, research-based guide that sheds new light on why young people make dangerous choices--and offers solutions that workTexting 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• But most of the advice parents and educators hear about teens is outdated and unscientific--and simply don't work.Acclaimed adolescent psychiatrist and educator Jess Shatkin brings more than two decades' worth of research and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.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 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* 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.