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      Born to Be Wild: Why Teens and Tweens Take Risks, and How We Can Help Keep Them Safe

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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

      Texting while driving. Binge-drinking. Unprotected sex. There are plenty of reasons for parents to worry about getting a late-ni...

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      Product ID:9780143129790
      Product Form:Hardback
      Country of Manufacture:US
      Title:Born to Be Wild
      Subtitle:Why Teens and Tweens Take Risks, and How We Can Help Keep Them Safe
      Authors:Author: Jess P. Shatkin, MD, MPH
      Page Count:304
      Subjects:Age groups: adolescents, Age groups: adolescents, Child, developmental and lifespan psychology, Psychotherapy, Parenting: advice and issues, Teenagers: advice for parents, Child & developmental psychology, Psychotherapy, Advice on parenting, Teenagers: advice for parents
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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

      Texting while driving. Binge-drinking. 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 But most of the advice parents and educators hear about teens is outdated and unscientific--and simply doesn''t work.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. 

      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.

      “Presents new research, as well as insights as a clinician and a father….This book is a clear argument to stop putting ourselves in our children’s shoes, and to try putting ourselves in their minds, instead.”
      The Washington Post  


      “With stories (personal and professional), neuroscience and cognition, psychology and clinical experience Dr. Shatkin offers an abundance of understandable, engaging and actionable information. He explains why and shows how. We can reduce risk in the adolescents we love and teach, but only if we know to how to do so and then do it. Born To Be Wild shows us the way to succeed.”
      --Psychology Today

      Winner, National Parenting Product Award 2017

      Imprint Name:Tarcher/Putnam,US
      Publisher Name:Tarcher/Putnam,US
      Country of Publication:GB
      Publishing Date:2017-10-03

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      Weight442 g
      Dimensions151 × 218 × 30 mm