Why Peer Pressure Leads to Bad Decision Making
Even when kids and teens know the right answer and have every intention of behaving in a responsible way, peer pressure can actually change their decisions from good to bad. This study shows what’s happening in the brain.
topics: brain development, peer pressure

CARA NATTERSON, MD is a board-certified pediatrician, pediatric consultant, media expert, and the author of several books on child health and parenting. 