Problem –

There comes a phase when your once‑talkative child turns quiet, and the home that echoed with laughter feels strangely silent. You want to understand what’s happening inside their mind, but every attempt at conversation feels like a closed door. It’s not rejection—it’s a part of growing up in a world so different from the one we knew. Between screens, constant notifications, and endless distractions, our teens are often lost in noise they can’t escape. Yet beneath their silence, they still crave love, patience, and acceptance. Reconnecting with them isn’t about forcing closeness; it’s about creating gentle moments where trust can quietly return.

Solution –

You’re not alone — almost 80% of parents go through this. It’s called the generation gap. Our kids have gadgets to keep them company, something we never had growing up. For them, these screens are like endless libraries where new things appear every second. Naturally, we seem invisible to them unless they need us for something. They’re simply living in a different era.

What helped me bond better with my youngest is doing small, real-life activities together — solo market trips to buy something urgent, casual shopping outings, asking for their advice when purchasing online, and intentionally disconnecting the Wi-Fi for a few hours every week. I also give simple tasks like doing dishes, laundry, cleaning their room, chopping vegetables, or talking to a relative over a call. These small steps have worked for me, and our relationship has improved a lot over the past year.