--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Parents don't get that, though. They…" description: "\"Parents don't get that, though. They don't understand about the fragility of teen friendships. They don't understand how easy it is for things to break..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1a1/lauren-barnholdt-3965_break_parents-don-t-get-that-though-they-don-t_3072915.jpg" --- # Parents don't get that, though. They don't understand… ![“Parents don't get that, though. They don't understand about the fragility of teen friendships. They don't understand how easy it is for things to break apart, how someone you thought would be by your side forever can just disappear, or turn on you, or decide she likes someone more than she likes…” quote by Lauren Barnholdt](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1a1/lauren-barnholdt-3965_break_parents-don-t-get-that-though-they-don-t_3072915.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1a1/lauren-barnholdt-3965_break_parents-don-t-get-that-though-they-don-t_3072915.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1a1/lauren-barnholdt-3965_break_parents-don-t-get-that-though-they-don-t_3072915.jpg) > “Parents don't get that, though. They don't understand about the fragility of teen friendships. They don't understand how easy it is for things to break apart, how someone you thought would be by your side forever can just disappear, or turn on you, or decide she likes someone more than she likes you. Parents always talk about romantic relationships being so ephemeral and fleeting in high school. What they don't get is that friendships can be the same way.” [Lauren Barnholdt](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/lauren-barnholdt/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Teen friendships are fragile and can dissolve unexpectedly, similar to romantic relationships in high school. **In simple terms:** Friendships can break easily like romances. Key Takeaway Recognize and nurture fragile friendships. Themes friendship fragility adolescence Mood empathetic concerned Type advice reflective When to use this quote - high school - family discussions - peer support groups - counseling sessions Key Concepts emotional resilience communication trust Questions to Reflect On - How can parents better support teen friendships? - What signs indicate a friendship is at risk? 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