Tonight with your 13 to 17 year old

The prompt

“If you had to pick one emoji, color, or symbol that's basically just 'you,' what would it be?”

What to listen for

A quick, confident answer shows they have a clear, playful sense of their own identity that they can express in a fun shorthand, that ease with self-description is a good sign.

If they overthink it or give several options, that's fine too, it might mean their sense of self is still evolving, which is exactly what's supposed to happen at this age.

Whatever they pick, resist analyzing it too hard out loud, just enjoy the glimpse into how they see themselves.

What this tells you

The symbol they choose for themselves is a quick, honest snapshot of how they currently see their own identity.