Why family matters in shaping teens’ passions and identity

By: Student Reporting Labs, Ava Gildberg-Stroud, Denver Humphrey, Dylan Humphrey, Priscilla Sharife

Outlets: PBS News Student Reporting Labs

Published: April 30, 2025

Words: 90

Last Updated: 4 months ago


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Family bonds shape who we become and what dreams we have for our lives. Teens open up to their parents and siblings about what matters most: their passions, identity, and culture. Click here for this episode's transcript. Segments were produced by Ava from Black River Falls, WI; Priscilla from Danville, CA; and Denver from Orlando, FL; and Dylan from Boston, MA. Lead Podcast Producer Briget Ganske produced this episode with editing and mixing by …

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