Teen Secrecy: Why Your Teen Isn’t Telling You Everything (And What to Do About It)
About this episode
Dr. Cam discusses the reasons behind teen secrecy and how parents can respond effectively to maintain trust.
In this episode, Dr. Cam unpacks what teen secrecy actually means and why it is often less about defiance and more about development. You’ll hear why the usual parent response can backfire, what secrecy may be protecting, and how to respond in a way that keeps trust intact instead of pushing your teen further away.
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