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Understanding the Biological Purpose of Adolescence

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This chapter explores the biological purpose of adolescence and its role in preventing inbreeding. The speaker explains how the unleashing of hormones during this stage can lead to temporary craziness, and emphasizes the importance of parents being supportive yet boring to help their children establish their own households.

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