Your Friend with an Adolescent the Same Age as Yours

question 277

Essay

Your friend with an adolescent the same age as yours (16 years)stated,"I don't know why they don't just let kids drive after nine and without an adult; I don't have time to be in the car with my son all the time.Besides,the only way he will get to be a good driver is to drive more and without all these ridiculous restrictions." Does the research support her claim? Why or why not?

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Definitions:

Motor Skills

The abilities required to perform precise physical actions using muscle coordination and control.

Arnold Gesell

An American psychologist and pediatrician known for his work in child development and for establishing developmental milestones.

Jean Piaget

A Swiss psychologist known for his pioneering work in child development, especially his theory of cognitive development.

Built-In Reactions

Inherent responses present from birth that are physiologically based and do not need to be learned, such as reflexes or instinctive behaviors.