Table of contentsIntroductionCoast guardRisk behaviorPokémon and adolescentsPrevention spectrum modelReferencesIntroductionHow much risk are we taking? Are adults worse than teenagers? Many adults and adolescents take unnecessary risks. This gives rise to a lot of debate about why and if there is a way to solve the problem or at least mitigate it. These are some of the questions we will examine in this essay and see if we can come to a conclusion and resolution. Say no to plagiarism. Get a custom essay on “Why Violent Video Games Should Not Be Banned”?Get the original essayCoast GuardThe U.S. Coast Guard spent $384 million on search and rescue missions. There are two sides to who should foot the bill for risk takers: The National Taxpayers Union believes that risk takers who know what they are doing is dangerous should pay for the rescue, while the Coast Guard believes that it's money well spent and they are there to save lives, whatever the reason. Personally, I have to agree with the Coast Guard on their point of view: if my tax money is to be spent, I think saving a life, no matter how stupid the act, is an excellent reason . Risky Behavior In Arkansas, a law was passed to prevent individuals from texting. and driving. It prohibits it regardless of age. They have managed to make it so that the officer no longer needs to have any other valid reason to stop you. They can stop you just for using a cell phone while driving. You can be fined up to $100. This law has been expanded so that no hand-held device can be used in a school zone or complete roadwork. It also came with a $50 fine and double that in a construction zone. I have to agree with this law, I think you should be held responsible if you don't pay attention when driving, it's dangerous and avoidable. The age limit makes things even better (regardless of age) because many cars today give you the option to be safe and even phone companies give you other options to tell your car to text Bob or call Betty Sue. You have no excuse today to have the phone in your hand. Some of the factors that push young people to take unnecessary risks may be to impress their friends, seeking attention. Several things can come into play when dealing with a young mind. Taking risks and learning go hand in hand. It’s a way of forming one’s identity and defining oneself. To understand this, we would need to understand more about brain development, and therefore that of adolescence. Let's be simple, the prefrontal cortex which is at the front of the brain is the part that controls reasoning (should I or shouldn't I do it), it develops after what is called the amygdala which controls your emotions and your reaction to stimuli. That said, the prefrontal cortex has difficulty saying no to impulses and knowing that actions have consequences. In my opinion, many teenagers fall victim to peer pressure more often than the need for attention. Pokémon and adolescents In this respect for the game, adolescents seem to show less common sense than adults. While adults don't take the risk of trespassing or stealing a ship to obtain this famous Pokémon, teenagers take unnecessary risks. Adolescents are at greater risk because they