Tonight with your 13 to 17 year old

The prompt

“How do you feel like your role in this family is shifting as you get older?”

What to listen for

A thoughtful answer here shows they're noticing themselves growing into more responsibility or a different kind of relationship with you, that's them wanting to be seen as more capable and trusted, not less connected. Affirm the shift rather than resisting it.

If they mention wanting more say in decisions, take that as information, not a threat to your authority, it's a completely normal part of this age.

If they're unsure how to answer, that's fine, you could mention one specific way you've noticed them growing, which often opens the door wider.

What this tells you

How they describe this shift shows you exactly how ready they feel to be treated as more grown, and where you might need to loosen the reins a little.