The Primal Teen: What the New Discoveries about the Teenage

The Primal Teen: What the New Discoveries about the Teenage Brain Tell Us about Our Kids

A groundbreaking look at the teenage brain for anyone who has puzzled over the mysterious and often infuriating behavior of a teenager.
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While many members of the scientific community have long held that the growing pains of adolescence are primarily psychological, Barbara Strauch highlights the physical nature of the transformation, offering parents and educators a new perspective on erratic teenage behavior. Using plain language, Strauch draws upon the latest scientific discoveries to make the case that the changes the brain goes through during adolescence are as dramatic and crucial as those that take place in the first two years of life, and that teenagers are not entirely responsible for their sullen, rebellious, and moody ways. Featuring interviews with scientists, teenagers, parents, and teachers, The Primal Teen explores common challengesâ€“why teens go from articulate and mature one day to morose and unreachable the next, why they engage in risky behaviorâ€“and offers practical strategies to help manage these formative and often difficult years.
Country USA
Brand RANDOM HOUSE GROUP
Manufacturer Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 655998
Color Cream
ReleaseDate 2004-09-14
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780385721608

Country	USA
Brand	RANDOM HOUSE GROUP
Manufacturer	Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	655998
Color	Cream
ReleaseDate	2004-09-14
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780385721608

The Primal Teen: What the New Discoveries about the Teenage Brain Tell Us about Our Kids