Research shows that adolescent's ability to reason is developed, and that they're just as knowledgeable as adults about the danger of engaging in behaviors known to spread the deadly coronavirus. On The Point, we discuss why young adults and teens are more likely to engage in risky behaviors, and practical tips for adults helping teens be safe.
Guests on the program are:
Psychiatrists Dr. Marc Whaley and Dr. Jonathan Schwartz
Dr. Frances Jensen, Professor and Chair of the Department of Neurology,
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, and author of The Teenage Brain: A Neuroscientist’s Survival Guide to Raising Adolescents and Young Adults
