The lack of communication is because they want to be by themselves and hide their secrets. More likely, they are going through tough times. In 'Hanging Fire', she states, "And momma's in the bedroom with the door closed" This means that her mom is closing herself from society. She also talks about not making it tomorrow or growing up, meaning she is more likely feeling alone or is going through difficult times. In 'Teenagers', she talks about them shutting themselves off from the world and is always in their rooms and do not communicate with no one. "One day they disappear in their rooms. Doors and lips shut, and we become strangers in our own home."
