The good news is that this is quite normal. Separation from parents is part of a self-realization process that helps children select who and how they will be as individuals and adults. You can help your child through this process by being patient, understanding, and supportive. Parents-teenage children tend to stay close because there's so much to learn from each other. But as children grow up and start making their own decisions, the bond between them begins to change. This is okay because it means that kids are growing into independent people who trust themselves enough to need their parents only some of the time. If you try to force your child to stay close or talk with them often, you'll only make things worse. You need to understand that they are trying to find their way in the world and don't need you telling them what to do or watching over them all the time. Allow them to grow up and become responsible for themselves, but know that they still need you sometimes. Children may feel like they don't need their parents at times. This is usually because they are focusing on their studies or job and have less time to spend with you. It's normal for teenagers to not want to be around their parents at times; this shows that they are growing up and becoming independent people.