They do not believe that anything can happen to them or they do not have a good perception of their own mortality. Thus, they often are not capable of safely handling complex operational activities, such as driving a tractor. True, they may get by without experiencing an accident. But they are very vulnerable, particularly, in high stress or unusual circumstances that could develop when operating farm equipment. Within this age group children are normally undergoing significant physical and psychosocial maturation as they move from childhood to adulthood.
Teenagers tend to be very high risk takers.
Teen-agers tend to believe that the benefits of risky actions outweigh their costs. This makes teen-agers extremely vulnerable to injuries that result from risk taking behavior. In addition, adolescents often regard their thoughts and feelings as unique or special and sometimes develop feelings of immortality. This sense of immortality, combined with the need for experimentation and peer group pressure, can lead to risk- taking behavior. For these reasons children in this age group need to have a good understanding of the accident risk around the farm.