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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It isn't parenting that makes teens risk adverse or risk takers. It is personality. Brain development is such that they can be impulsive, not think about consequences, and feel invincible. They are not yet great at executive functioning. Now if you have an anxious, rule following, perfectionist, introverted kid - you are set. But not everyone has that kid. [/quote] Yes, I was that kid. My friends called me mom. I was the one preventing people from jumping into a shallow pool, getting too drunk, made sure all girlfriends got home safely. I have a ds who is more of a risk taker and it is pretty exhausting. I feel like I am spending a lot of time warning him about x, y and z, but always fear he might do something not on the list. It's hard. He's actually a kid who does very well in school but just has no common sense sometimes.[/quote]
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