There has been lots of talk over the last couple of years about how the teenager's brain is different than ours. When you get the chance, listen to this Koho Nnamdi WMAU radio program discussing the teen brain. Dr Jay Giedd is one of the leading researchers and, dare we say, explainers of the teenage brain. The things these folks have to say will make a lot of sense if you know and love a teenager.
Just click the link and then press listen!! What do you think?