Are teens more similar to kids or adults?

I don't see that sharp border between kids and adults but more in the way society handles them. To answer your question, imagine a school where they train soldiers. read more

Mental development continues into the 20's, making teens definitely more kids than adults. However, reaching full mental development doesn't mean they will automatically behave in an adult way. read more

During the teen years we should transition from treating them like children to treating them like adults. How you are treated depends where you fall in that spectrum. When most teens think the should be treated like adults, what they mean is they should have the freedom to do whatever they want, whenever they want. read more

On average, teens reported their stress level was 5.8 on 10-point scale, compared with 5.1 for adults. “It is alarming that the teen stress experience is so similar to that of adults,” said Norman B. Anderson, the APA’s chief executive and senior vice president. read more