In modern times, young adults are spending less time with their families and more time with their friends. Why has this change occurred? Do you think parents should force their children to spend more time at home?

In these times, adolescents would rather spend more of their free

time

with peers,

consequently

having little

time

for their kin.

This

is because of a similarity of interests among peers and none with family members. Parents can present these young people with mutually satisfying activities rather than coercing them to stay indoors. The youth of today have a varied set of interests, most of which differ from that of the members of their families, particularly parents. They would rather spend

time

engaging in activities with friends who share similar interests

such

as social media video games. A recent study stated that there is an increasing number of users of these games in the past year and the statistics clearly

state

Suggestion

states

that 90 percent of users fall under the age range of 16 to 24 which are classified as young adults.

Also

, it has been concluded by behavioural scientists that the brain secretes the same quantity of the substance (serotonin) when a subject is engaged in a pleasurable activity

such

as video games regardless of the person with whom it is played.

This

highlights that the act rather than the person it is engaged in with is the cause of the pleasure. With

this

in mind, understanding and sharing same interests with their young ones is surely a way for parents to ensure they spend more

time

at

home

. Taking the effort to speak with them about their likes and dislikes and being clear about

intent

Suggestion

the intent

without chastising or ridicule.

This

will foster better communication between both parties, enhance their relationship and lead to these young adults feeling more relaxed and present at

home

. Research has revealed that teens with whom their parents engage in social activities have a better relationship with family members and spend more

time

at

home

. In conclusion, nowadays, young people would rather interact with mates during their free

time

than stay at

home

with parents owing to the differences in interests between them and their families. Participating in mutually engaging interests with them will help parents ensure they stay

home

instead

of forcing them to do so.