While younger children find comfort in hearing their mom’s voice, a new study shows that the teen brain has its own preferences when it comes to auditory stimulation. This study using brain imaging confirms what many parents may already suspect – teenagers naturally tune out their mom’s voice. It’s like having a favorite radio station that you always turn to for your favorite tunes, except in this case, the teenager is choosing a different station altogether. The brain of a teenager is going through significant changes and development, which could explain why they seek novelty and stimulation from sources other than their parents. This preference for tuning out mom’s voice might also have evolutionary benefits, allowing teenagers to explore their independence and discover their own identities. To those curious about the underlying research, I encourage you to read more about it!
Mom’s voice may be music to a young child’s brain, but the teen brain prefers to change the station, a new study finds. Past research using brain imaging has revealed how important a mother’s voice is to younger children: The sound stimulates not only hearing-related parts…
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