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[quote=Anonymous]The PPL jumping all over you probably haven't experienced parenting a withdrawn teen. A lot of teens pull back from their parents. Introverts are exhausted from school and they "cave" when they are home. That's normal, but I think even at 17, you can still tell her she needs a certain level of people engagement. Then work with her to identify ways to get it. Offer to go on hikes, take a knitting class, go to lectures, concerts, book readings etc. Let her propose the activity but insist on 1/week or 2/month + regular family meals and see if she can do that. If she can't or won't, I think that validates your concern and gives you something specific to be concerned about. She may still feel attacked but you'll be on stronger footing I think.[/quote]
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