The silent dinner table: Why teenagers talk less at home than anywhere else
Teenagers are often silent at dinner tables, not due to distance, but to forge their identity with friends where they feel more equal. Many home conversations are perceived as lectures, leading teens to withdraw. They still need parental support but prefer conversation over interrogation, often finding better connection during shared activities.
Teenagers are often silent at dinner tables, not due to distance, but to forge their identity with friends where they feel more equal. Many home conversations are perceived as lectures, leading teens to withdraw. They still need parental support but prefer conversation over interrogation, often finding better connection during shared activities.
