According to Osho, teenagers’ intense urge to join groups reflects a broken sense of belonging at home: a widening gap with parents leaves them rootless, too young and afraid to be alone, so they cling to any nearby tribe and become vulnerable to exploitation. The remedy is twofold: mend family connectedness and offer inspiring, non-coercive communities and teachers that give meaningful belonging.
It shows they feel cut off from family and scared to be alone, so they join any group to feel safe.