el midgetron
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So now you want kids to live at home till 25..?
No, but that’s happening anyway.
“Although the brain stops growing in size by early adolescence, the teen years are all about fine-tuning how the brain works. The brain finishes developing and maturing in the mid-to-late 20s. The part of the brain behind the forehead, called the prefrontal cortex, is one of the last parts to mature. This area is responsible for skills like planning, prioritizing, and making good decisions.”

The Teen Brain: 7 Things to Know
Learn about how the teen brain grows, matures, and adapts to the world.