Some parents have noted that communication is more challenging when their children become teenagers ​ — they may tend to withdraw and feel awkward about revealing their thoughts and feelings.
Mõned vanemad on pannud tähele, et lastega suhtlemine nõuab rohkem pingutusi, kui nood on teismeeas. Noored kipuvad ehk endasse tõmbuma ning võivad tunda end ebamugavalt, kui peavad rääkima oma mõtetest ja tunnetest.