Paul Walker's Effects On Adolescents

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Do you wonder why teen deaths have increased over the past years? Some deaths may occur due to teens taking a act into dardevil behaviors. Some scientifc explanation, especially among adolescents, have prove that some of these action maybe cause by thrill-seeker behavior. Paul Walker is one example of a daredevil that have took a risky behavior that wasnt worth the out come of the situation. The teen brain is'nt fully developed as adults so teens now a days are more likely to so stupid things. On the other hand, have you heard of the tragic incident involving the actor/ daredevil Paul Walker? In the High-Interest Article Daredevil Stuff draws a picture how the scientific explanation of daredevils that made Walker a ideal star on the big screen in the roles he play in the Fast and the Furious franchise. "While this is a …show more content…
One can conclude the his behavior was naturally apart of his personality. Beyond films he graviated towards thrill-seeking experinces because the gave appeal to his senses. ""Promise me, no more daredevil stuff." This was one of the last things Paul Walker Sr. said to his son before the accident" (paragraph 1). This explains that Walker was once apprised by his father but still continue his reckless behavior and faced the consequences. Paul broke his fathers promise which would have crushed Mr. Walker feelings. In other words, Paul had bitten the hand that feed him. "But on November, 30, 2013 Paul Walker Jr. and his friend, Roger Rodas, were killed in a tragic accident involving a car going over 100 miles per

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