Teenagers don’t always think through everything they do, which is why they often make dumb decisions. Part of that is due to their underdeveloped prefrontal cortex, the rest might be due to the excitement of being able to make decisions. But not every choice is a good one and some can have long-lasting consequences.
A mom on Reddit shared her experience with her pregnant teen daughter who not only didn’t understand the full implications of getting pregnant so young, but also seemed to be expecting a bit too much.
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