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Title details for Born to Be Wild by Jess Shatkin - Available

Born to Be Wild

Why Teens Take Risks, and How We Can Help Keep Them Safe

by Jess Shatkin
Jess Shatkin
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A groundbreaking, research-based guide that sheds new light on why young people make dangerous choices—and offers solutions that work
Texting while driving. Binge-drinking. 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 But most of the advice parents and educators hear about teens is outdated and unscientific—and simply doesn't work.
Acclaimed 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. 
Using science and stories, fresh analogies, clinical anecdotes, and research-based observations, Shatkin explains:
* Why "scared straight," adult logic, and draconian punishment don't work 
* Why the teen brain is "born to be wild"—shaped by evolution to explore and take risks
* The surprising role of brain development, hormones, peer pressure, screen time, and other key factors
* 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.
“Presents new research, as well as insights as a clinician and a father….This book is a clear argument to stop putting ourselves in our children’s shoes, and to try putting ourselves in their minds, instead.”
–The Washington Post  
“With stories (personal and professional), neuroscience and cognition, psychology and clinical experience Dr. Shatkin offers an abundance of understandable, engaging and actionable information. He explains why and shows how. We can reduce risk in the adolescents we love and teach, but only if we know to how to do so and then do it. Born To Be Wild shows us the way to succeed.”
—Psychology Today
Winner, National Parenting Product Award 2017

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  • Release date

    October 3, 2017

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    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9780525501121
      • File size: 235427 KB
      • Duration: 08:10:28

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      The author, an adolescent psychiatrist with a public health degree, writes and narrates with extraordinary clarity. With his natural cadence and confident tone, he sounds earnest and personal but never too eager to persuade. Most remarkable is the way his writing weaves well-paced personal stories with the observations and research that make up the bulk of the audio's broad-based and satisfying payload. He says that instead of trying to change an adolescent's desire to explore and take risks, we can help them acquire the essential skills of being effective in their endeavors and regulating their emotions. His perspective on these matters sounds at once informed, empowering, and calming. With his audible wisdom making this an easy audio to hear and absorb, it's a must-listen for parents who are struggling in any way with their teenagers. T.W. © AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine

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