Why do teenagers do stupid things? In this podcast, Dr. Tim Jordan describes the major reasons why teenagers make bad choices, including their immature prefrontal cortex, the brain’s reasons behind peer pressure, hormonal changes during puberty, and their supercharged reward system. He then offers some strategies teens can learn to make better decisions and control their impulses, providing valuable insights for both parents and adolescents navigating the challenges of this period in their lives.

Good books on this topic:

  • Brainstorm, by Daniel Siegel
  • The Willpower Instinct, by Kelly McGonigal
  • The Female Brain, by Louann Brizendine
  • The Male Brain, by Louann Brizendine
  • Science of Extreme Altruism

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