Question

Explain why teens may wish to spend time with friends rather than parents during adolescence.

Answer 1

Responses will vary. A sample response follows: Teens often have a stronger desire to spend the majority of their time around other teens because they share similar interests. Teens develop a better sense of belonging when they feel like they are a part of a group or when they hang around other teens. Additionally, some teens prefer their friends to their parents because they feel like their parents pressure them too much or do not understand them.