Tonight with your 13 to 17 year old

The prompt

“Was there a time you had to stand your ground even though it felt really uncomfortable?”

What to listen for

If they tell the story with a bit of pride, that's a strong sign they're building real confidence in their own judgment, and that they trust themselves to hold a line even under social pressure.

If they describe it more anxiously, like it cost them something, listen for what it cost, a friendship, comfort, belonging, and resist jumping in with advice; just acknowledging how hard that was matters more right now.

If they can't think of a time, that's useful too, it might mean they haven't been tested that way yet, or that standing their ground still feels too risky, which is worth noticing gently rather than fixing.

What this tells you

This reveals how much they trust their own voice and judgment when it's inconvenient, which is a core part of becoming their own person.