The majority of teens in America have the work ethic and self-discipline that is needed in order to be successful in life. In society, there have been many teens that have been very successful and have graduated from school early. For example, Moshe Kai Cavalin graduated from East Los Angeles College with a GPA of 4.0 …show more content…
Marty Wolner states in his article “Teenagers - Inside the Teenage Brain” that “these curious and perplexing creatures make so many impulsive and egocentric decisions, that may even sometimes lead to risky behavior.” He is suggesting that these qualities simply come naturally and that is how all teens are. He says the reason teens disobey and lie to adults is because “the part of the brain that requires a person to make responsible decisions, understand consequences, and process problem-solving is under heavy construction, and much of the time dysfunctional.” Many people who read his article may think he is referencing younger teenagers and/or teenagers that may have a disability. There still are adults that show signs of a “dysfunctional brain,” like adults who are not able to complete their job and are