In my practice, I ask:
- How often do you spend time with friends in-person outside of school?
- What activities do you do with other people that are just for fun?
I am often shocked by how little time kids are spending with this vital part of healthy development.
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In a recent study, Common Sense Media discovered that 26% of adolescent boys are lonely. The reasons vary.