{"product_id":"2940169124064","title":"Born to Be Wild: Why Teens Take Risks, and How We Can Help Keep Them Safe","description":"\u003cb\u003eA groundbreaking, research-based guide that sheds new light on why young people make dangerous choices--and offers solutions that work\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTexting while driving. Binge-drinking. Bullying. Unprotected sex. There are plenty of reasons for parents to worry about getting a late-night call about their teen. But most of the advice parents and educators hear about teens is outdated and unscientific--and simply doesn't work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcclaimed adolescent psychiatrist and educator Jess Shatkin brings more than two decades' worth of research and clinical experience to the subject, along with cutting-edge findings from brain science, evolutionary psychology, game theory, and other disciplines -- plus a widely curious mind and the perspective of a concerned dad himself. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsing science and stories, fresh analogies, clinical anecdotes, and research-based observations, Shatkin explains:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* Why \"scared straight,\" adult logic, and draconian punishment don't work \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* Why the teen brain is \"born to be wild\"--shaped by evolution to explore and take risks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* The surprising role of brain development, hormones, peer pressure, screen time, and other key factors\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* What parents and teachers can do--in everyday interactions, teachable moments, and specially chosen activities and outings--to work with teens' need for risk, rewards and social acceptance, not against it.","brand":"Penguin Random House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47161993593072,"sku":"2940169124064","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940169124064_p0.jpg?v=1763761467","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940169124064","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}