Tonight with your 13 to 17 year old
The prompt
“Was there a moment recently you felt really connected to a sibling, even a small one?”
What to listen for
If they can name a moment, it means the sibling relationship has real warmth underneath whatever daily friction exists, which is worth pointing out and appreciating.
If they mention something surprising, like helping each other through something hard, that's a sign the relationship is maturing past just rivalry or annoyance.
If they say nothing comes to mind, that's fine, sibling closeness often ebbs and flows, and this isn't something to force.
What this tells you
This shows you the current state of warmth between siblings, beneath whatever surface-level friction might be happening.