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You’re not a parent. You’re a substitute frontal lobe.

Function: The BIS is responsible for sensitivity to punishment, non-reward, and novel situations. It regulates avoidance behavior.
Emotional Responses: It is associated with feelings of anxiety, fear, and apprehension. When activated, it can lead to cautious or inhibited behavior.
Neurobiological Basis: The BIS is thought to involve brain regions such as the hippocampus and amygdala, which are associated with processing risk and fear.

I think this is from dr. becky

The idea is that being a parent is simply the act of providing a frontal lobe for your children. Also known as coregulating.

And this applies to adult children as well since adolescence ends in your mid to late 20’s.

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