Your Zen Friend
Your Zen Friend
Lauren Wolfe MS, LPC
Fear of Being Awkward: Understanding Today's Anxious Teen
24 minutes Posted Jun 10, 2025 at 4:00 am.
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Send Lauren a text! Does it feel like your teen is more afraid of being "awkward," than you ever were at their age? As a therapist working with kids and teens, I've noticed today's generation seems particularly afraid of social missteps. What we used to call being "embarrassed" has evolved into something they call "awkward". In this episode, I'll explore why kids are so afraid of awkward moments nowadays and share practical ways you can help your tween or teen to take healthy risks, and surv...