Tonight with your 13 to 17 year old
The prompt
“Was there a moment recently you felt like you were part of something bigger than just yourself?”
What to listen for
If they describe a team, a cause, a group project, or even a family moment, it means they're finding real belonging outside of just their individual world, which is a sign of healthy connection.
If they mention something surprising, like a stranger's project or an online community, take that seriously instead of dismissing it as "not real", for them, it is real.
If they can't think of anything, that's worth quietly noting; it might mean they're craving more of that feeling of being part of something and haven't found their place yet.
What this tells you
This shows you where they currently feel like they truly belong to something larger than themselves.