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Role of Parents in Regulating Adolescent Behaviour

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How can parents help the adolescents regulate their behaviours and understand the risks of their sensation-seeking behaviours?

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This solution discusses how parents can assist adolescents in regulating their behaviour and control impulsive actions. Additionally, it discusses how the brain matures during adolescence and things parents should discuss with their child about risky behaviours.

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The brain of an adolescent is less able to inhibit impulsive behaviours than an adult brain; therefore, an adolescent's control of impulsive actions are not yet fully developed. As the brain matures, they can become more able to control their behaviour. During the adolescent years, the majority tend to participate in one or more risk-taking behaviours, which can include misuse of alcohol, drugs, unprotected sexual activity, criminal activity, and often ...

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