concern.
In fact, wanting some privacy is often a normal part of growing up.
As children become adolescents, they begin developing a stronger sense of personal identity. They may want control over their environment, their belongings, their conversations, their appearance, and their time.
A bedroom can become a private space where a teenager feels able to relax without being constantly observed.
For a parent, however, the situation can feel strange.
Not long ago, the child might have left the door open all day.
They might have wanted a parent nearby.
