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212. When Do You Become an Adult?

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Navigating Adolescence: The Need for Clear Boundaries

Adolescence is characterized by risk-taking and sensation-seeking behaviors, which create challenges in policy-making due to the variability of individual development. Prominent adolescent psychologist Larry advocates for establishing clear age boundaries to differentiate between adolescents and adults, understanding that these distinctions are essential for governance despite the complexities of individual growth. He emphasizes the need for defined lines in legal contexts, as ambiguous policies cannot effectively manage the nuances of adolescent development, and summarizes his insights in a 2019 article co-authored with Grace Eisnergal, which integrates decades of developmental science and neuroscience research.

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