The Magic of a Full Frontal Cortex - taking interest outside ourself and valuing relationships

I believe that with the completion of the development of the frontal cortex, a whole new world opens up outside ourselves.

Technically the frontal cortex is developed around 25 years of age, hence why rental car and insurance companies love that age, but I've noticed it takes a few extra years to really start to see outside ourselves in a more profound way. In my case, this is also paired with preparing to start having children. I felt an innate need to mentally and emotionally get my own house in order before I could bring another soul into the world. This is the point at which I started trying to make peace with my parents and thanking the people that had helped me during my formative years.