Tonight with your 13 to 17 year old

The prompt

“What should 'giving you space' actually look like day to day, in your opinion?”

What to listen for

A concrete, specific answer here is a gift, it means they trust you enough to actually tell you the rules instead of just being frustrated when you get it wrong. Take notes mentally, and actually try to follow them.

If they say something like "just knock first" or "don't read over my shoulder," these small asks matter more than they sound, respecting them is how trust actually gets built day to day, not through big gestures.

If they seem unsure how to put it into words, ask for one specific example instead of a general rule, that's often easier to answer.

What this tells you

Their answer is a practical map of what respect looks like to them specifically, and following it is how you prove their independence is safe with you.