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Teens Aren't Disrespectful! It's Their Prefrontal Cortex at Work

Teens Aren't Disrespectful! It's Their Prefrontal Cortex at Work

As parents, we often view our teens' debates and questioning as disrespectful. However, it's essential to understand what's really happening in their brains. The prefrontal cortex, the part of the brain responsible for decision-making, is developing. The process of brain development, which starts from the bottom up and right to left, continues into adolescence. During this time, teens practice decision-making by questioning and debating.