Psychologist in Krasnodar discussed the allure of "squatters" for teenagers, revealing reasons behind the trend.

In Krasnodar, young explorers frequently infiltrate unfinished and deserted constructions. Among the preferred haunts of the local student populace are the inactive water park in Hydrostroy and the chilly construction site in Aviagorodok. Over ten such break-ins have been reported since the start of the year, with the intention being to capture captivating visuals and videos for social media shares.

Darja Kim, a psychologist at the "Glazunova Clinic" center, opines that the allure of the forbidden and the unknown is a typical feature of adolescence. The explanation for this, she suggests, revolves around the peculiarities of adolescent brain development: the frontal lobes, responsible for self-restraint and assessing consequences, are yet to reach maturity during this phase.

"- This, unquestionably, is an age-related characteristic - being drawn to the forbidden and the unknown," the expert clarified to "Krasnodar News".

Additionally, the activation of the reward system in adolescence magnifies the significance of peer approval, causing these actions to often occur in groups.

Darja Kim underlined the significance of parents in deterring such behaviors. Rather than outright bans, it is crucial to make adolescents aware of the potential repercussions and to foster skills for thoughtful decision-making. If not, teenagers might resort to alternative avenues of self-expression, such as the use of psychoactive substances or association with harmful groups.

Specialists plead with parents to pay heed to their children's interests and detect warning signs in time to prevent more perilous outcomes.

Of note, in late April, teenagers trespassed the abandoned water park in Krasnodar. The police conducted six site visits and had discussions with the children and their parents about safety measures.

Insights from Psychology and Research:

Brain Development: The adolescent brain is still maturing, particularly the prefrontal cortex, which controls impulse regulation and decision-making. This immaturity leads to increased impulsivity and risk-taking.
Heightened Reward Sensitivity: Adolescents have a heightened sensitivity to rewards, which can make risky behaviors seem exciting or thrilling.
Peer Influence: Adolescents are highly susceptible to peer pressure, which can lead them to conform to group norms, even when engaging in risky activities.
Social Media Validation: The desire for social media validation drives teenagers to seek out experiences that provide a sense of excitement or notoriety, such as exploring abandoned buildings and documenting these experiences online.
Identity Exploration: Teenagers often experiment with different identities and seek independence, which can lead them to engage in risky behaviors as a form of self-expression.
Environmental Factors: Boredom and the pursuit of novelty can drive adolescents to seek out new and intense experiences, which can lead to the exploration of abandoned buildings. Social norms and expectations can also play a role in shaping risk-taking behaviors.

Adolescents are frequently drawn to unfinished and deserted constructions in Krasnodar, such as the inactive water park in Hydrostrey and the chilly construction site in Aviagorodok.
The allure of the forbidden and the unknown is a typical feature of adolescence, according to Darja Kim, a psychologist at the "Glazunova Clinic" center.
According to Kim, the increased impulsivity and risk-taking during adolescence is due to the immaturity of the prefrontal cortex, which controls impulse regulation and decision-making.
Adolescents have a heightened sensitivity to rewards, which can make risky behaviors seem exciting or thrilling, often leading them to engage in these activities in groups.
Parents play a significant role in deterring such behaviors, as it is crucial to make adolescents aware of the potential repercussions and foster skills for thoughtful decision-making.
Specialists plead with parents to pay heed to their children's interests and detect warning signs in time to prevent more perilous outcomes, such as the use of psychoactive substances or association with harmful groups.