This is Part 7 in a 7-part series about world poker champion and cognitive scientist Annie Duke, Ph.D., whose insights follow each question below. To read from the start of the series, see Part 1.

Parents spend the first 18 years of their kids’ lives tending to them on a practical and emotional level. They keep their kids safe and meet their daily needs. Ideally, parents provide unconditional ...

Sure, you might think that teens are capable of decision-making. They know what extracurriculars they like, they have to pick a college major or career, and they know what kind of music, movies, books ...

Amid a multitude of options, disruptions, and constant noise, the children find it challenging to discern right from wrong and how to decide with composure. Before contemporary schools and ...