The decision making abilities of a young developing brain are different from those of a more mature brain. Let's face it, without the reckless bold assurance of youth, nothing would get done. A mature brain thinks about the consequences of an action not only to itself but also to others, so it is less likely to take risks. Broadly speaking, a young brain acts on its impulses, regardless of the possible consequences to itself or others. This is a generalization, of course.
There are always a few exceptions.
As I went by this white rock, I saw an older man, late 50s with lean physique, attempting to climb that rock with bare hands. After some effort he managed to clamber on top, then whilst standing on top of the rock triumphantly, and out of breath, he struck up a conversation with a passing couple.
"I have to find a way down," he proclaimed. "When you try so many times, you get to know it. All the places you can hold on to. Like all things in life. You just gotta try over and over!"
He was really pumped up and even jogged in place. Beside him a group of kids horsed around on propped up logs, so it was busy on top of that rock.
The couple nodded at the man's invigorating rock-climbing wisdom.
On the way back, I saw some teens trying their skateboarding skills and luck on top of the white rock. To me, it looked very precarious, especially with those logs laying around, but I had been a teen once, so I knew the score.
I stood on the train tracks with camera in hand, and just as the skater jumped, I snapped the shot.
 |  |  |  |
|---|---|---|---|
| X | InLeo | NFT Showroom |