Most of us understand, at least in theory, that our relationship with our children will change once they reach adolescence. But knowing this in the abstract doesn’t prepare most parents for how painful it can feel when their kid, often in a switch that seems to happen overnight, becomes more private, aloof, and psychologically remote. Thankfully, understanding what drives this shift can take some of the sting out of it and also help us find ways to stay close that our adolescents will welcome.
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