WHAT’S GOING ON? Adults may hold beliefs and have thoughts that younger individuals are simply incapable of having due to their age. The part of the brain that controls executive functions (skills that you use to manage everyday tasks like making plans, solving problems and adapting to new situations) is at a critical stage during adolescence and is not completely developed until their early to mid 20s. You can help your child develop better critical thinking skills by talking together about the consequences of alcohol and cannabis use, even if they show little interest.
I should post this.
My friends drink.
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