"Why doesn't my teenager share anything with me? They just won't talk to me."

It's a common refrain among many parents of teens and tweens.

Why is it that it often seems like your teen would rather do almost anything than give you any information about themselves or come to you as their confidant?

There are two major reasons: adolescent development and your behavior.

Listen today as I explain why this issue is both developmentally appropriate and influenced by their lack of trust in your potential response.

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