In this period of time many teens are exploring identity which includes their gender and pronouns. I have seen a significant increase in teenagers exploring their gender identity since the beginning of the pandemic. Many parents feel it’s a phase, but for many teens it’s not.
This article discusses why teens are exploring their identity and how parents can respond to their teen exploring their gender Tweens and teens explore the power of pronouns
https://www.cnn.com/2022/02/19/health/pronouns-guide-for-parents-wellness/index.html