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Teenagers are well known for doing crazy things.
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Once a child becomes a teen they take a lot more risks.
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A new study of young chimpanzees may explain risky behaviour in children.
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The researchers looked at how the animals swung through trees.
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Older chimps took fewer risks and made sure they gripped branches firmly.
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She believes it is because they are at an age when people supervise them less.
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Stop very young children from doing things that might cause injuries.
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Young teens have more freedom and want to try new and risky things.
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The risk taking was the same for male and female chimps and humans.
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A way to help them develop motor skills and skeletal strength.
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