| Description |
1 online resource (129 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps. |
| Series |
Issues that concern you |
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Gale virtual reference library
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Issues that concern you.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Risky teen behavior is a serious problem -- Risky teen behaviors have declined -- Teens take risks because their brains have not matured -- Are brains of reckless teens more mature than those of their prudent peers? -- Taking risks may help teens develop lifelong skills -- Excessive teen texting and social networking may signal other risky behaviors -- Texting can teach teens positive skills -- Sexting is a serious issue -- The courts should not overreact to teen sexting -- Legislation can curb teens' texting while driving -- Teens ignore laws to curb texting while driving -- Risky teen driving behavior can be deadly -- Parents can help lower teh risks of teen driving -- Teens need to be warned of the risks of playing the "choking game" -- Warning teens about the "choking game" may just promote it -- Extreme sports can provide lifetime health benefits for teens. |
| Summary |
Explores the issues surrounding risky teen behavior. Presents diversity of opinion on the topic, including both conservative and liberal points of view in an even balance. |
| Note |
Description based on print version record. |
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GMD: electronic resource. |
| Subject |
Teenagers.
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Risk-taking (Psychology)
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Adolescent psychology.
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| Added Author |
Watkins, Heidi, editor.
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Gale Group.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Risky teen behavior. Detroit : Greenhaven Press, c2012 9780737756982 (DLC) 2011035522 |
| ISBN |
9780737764987 (electronic book) |
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9780737756982 (hardcover) |
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