The age old fear of aging...

"Why some teens behave recklessly"

I haven't looked at the actual study yet, but I think this is interesting.

One aspect that the article doesn't say they looked at or not, is what percentage of teens act recklessly (however they defined it)? If it is more than 15%, which I think it would be in order for the generalization that teens are reckless to come to be, then it begs the question why do the other population of teens act recklessly?

I wonder because I certainly did act reckless, but never was pessimistic about my likely lifespan. I could say, though, that I didn't want to grow old and feared it. Perhaps that is not particularly teased out in this study...

Or perhaps we built up the generalization based on 15%, which would be a sad statement for us. :-)

To those struggling in Iran:

I hope you find strength in the weakness of others, courage in their fear.
That is the birth of bravery.
I hope you find voice in the thunder of others, a calling only you can hear.
That is the difference that makes us one.
I hope you find girding in the compassion, respect and dignity offered to you by strangers;
Such is the measure of humanity.
I hope you find the warmth of liberty after this eclipse, alchemy of light from dark.
That is the course of freedom.