Tonight with your 13 to 17 year old

The prompt

“Is there someone whose life or path you secretly kind of admire?”

What to listen for

If they name someone readily, it means they're actively looking for models of the kind of person or life they want to become, which is a healthy part of figuring out their own direction.

If the person is unexpected, an athlete, an artist, even a family friend, stay curious about what specifically draws them, rather than judging the choice itself.

If they say "secretly" made them hesitate, reassure them there's no judgment here; admiration isn't the same as wanting to copy someone exactly.

What this tells you

This shows you what qualities or paths are quietly shaping their sense of who they want to become.