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<blockquote data-quote="Childofmine" data-source="post: 685320" data-attributes="member: 17542"><p>BG, just thinking of you and hoping you are better today. </p><p></p><p>I heard a long piece on NPR last night about a new book called The Teenage Brain. It talked about the fact that young people's brains aren't mature until in their late 20s and sometimes early 30s. Their impulse control, judgment and risk-taking centers are not ready. For people prone to addiction, it's worse, of course. That's why teens should not be using substances of any kind, including pot, on their developing brains. </p><p></p><p>I think it's good for us especially to know and understand this. That means there is hope for our DCs as they continue to get older and mature. It's anecdotal that many young people develop the skills to learn from rehab and AA and other programs, and I'm sure there is data on the subject. I remember so very clearly the desk supervisor at the jail telling me I had a few more years on Difficult Child back when he was 22 or 23, that it would take until he was 26 or 27 for him to get it and straighten up. I asked her if she could "promise" me and we both smiled. But for him, he started getting better as he got older. There is hope. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I think they call us when they are at their lowest ebb and it's so very hard for us to hear these types of statements that sound so hopeless. We know there is help available for people who really want help.</p><p></p><p>I am praying today that he is sick and tired enough and ready to turn and walk in a new direction.</p><p></p><p>I am praying for peace and strength for you to keep on.</p><p></p><p>Please keep us updated on you and on him. Warm hugs.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Childofmine, post: 685320, member: 17542"] BG, just thinking of you and hoping you are better today. I heard a long piece on NPR last night about a new book called The Teenage Brain. It talked about the fact that young people's brains aren't mature until in their late 20s and sometimes early 30s. Their impulse control, judgment and risk-taking centers are not ready. For people prone to addiction, it's worse, of course. That's why teens should not be using substances of any kind, including pot, on their developing brains. I think it's good for us especially to know and understand this. That means there is hope for our DCs as they continue to get older and mature. It's anecdotal that many young people develop the skills to learn from rehab and AA and other programs, and I'm sure there is data on the subject. I remember so very clearly the desk supervisor at the jail telling me I had a few more years on Difficult Child back when he was 22 or 23, that it would take until he was 26 or 27 for him to get it and straighten up. I asked her if she could "promise" me and we both smiled. But for him, he started getting better as he got older. There is hope. I think they call us when they are at their lowest ebb and it's so very hard for us to hear these types of statements that sound so hopeless. We know there is help available for people who really want help. I am praying today that he is sick and tired enough and ready to turn and walk in a new direction. I am praying for peace and strength for you to keep on. Please keep us updated on you and on him. Warm hugs. [/QUOTE]
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