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Is it true that most teens experience identity crisis?

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Not really: In our adolescence not only are there various hormones to deal with, but the understanding and what the complex effects of social-and physical-signals and moves will not be wired until 23 or so. A little insight and understanding-with limits-will go a long way in helping parents and adolescents.

Dr Pizzo and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/11/2016

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