There are many things that can affect an adolescents developing brain, not only in a physical level but also in a psychological one. Environmental factors such as the place where they live and the people that they regularly meet. If these factors are not controlled or somehow managed, it can leave the adolescents in a state of confusion that can make them do bad things that would greatly influence what they would become as adults. So in order for them to become responsible adults that would meet or exceed society’s expectation parents need to do everything they can to manage the environment that their children are in. Go to at-risk.org to find out more.