Conversations between parents and their children are meaningful because they provide a way to connect and open up lines of communication. By starting conversations, parents can get to know their children better and learn about what is going on in their lives. Additionally, discussions can help build bonds between parent and child and foster a sense of trust and understanding.
It can be helpful to have a few conversation starters in mind before you start talking to your child. Below are a few conversation starters that you can use with your child that could lead to exciting and reflective conversations.
The Big Questions
- What’s something that made you happy today?
- What’s something that made you sad or frustrated today?
- Tell me about a time when you felt proud of yourself.
- What scares you?
- Describe your perfect day.
- Have you ever been in love?
- What worries you about the future?
- What do you want most in life?
- When did you last push the boundaries of your comfort zone?
- What made you smile today?
- What would you tell a baby if you had to give them advice?
- Is it okay to tease someone else?
- How do you think people change as they grow older?
- What do you think motivates people to be good or bad?
- How do you think people can change the world?
- Do you know how much your family loves you?
- How do you think families will be different 100 years from now?
- What qualities do you think make a good leader?
- If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
- What would it be if you could change one thing about the world?
- How long should couples date before getting married?
- Do you think people can change or are we just “stuck” the way we are?
- How do you feel about fate?
- What do you think the meaning of life is?
- When did you last cry? And what did you cry about?
- Have you ever given up on something?
- Have you made anyone else smile today?
Conversations About Things That Interest Them
- What is your favorite book? And what did you like most about it?
- What things would you put in a time capsule that someone might open 100 years from now?
- Where would you go if you could take a vacation anywhere in the world?
- If you could live in another country, where would you live?
- What things do you think about when you can’t sleep at night?
- What’s your favorite thing to do for fun?
- What is the most thing that you carry with you all the time?
- What would you do if you won a million dollars?
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