What do you think is most important to the other kids in your grade?.How do you think most middle schoolers choose friends?.As a rule of thumb, always start with broad questions, especially if your child’s emotions are unclear and/or volatile. It will always be easier for your middle schooler to answer general, safe questions – about the world, about school, about other people – rather than inquiries specific to them. That will determine the kinds of questions you can ask them, as well as your success rate. Your job is to tread carefully and pick up on clues from your middle schooler about how they’re feeling. Questions for Kids in Middle SchoolĮarly adolescence is defined, in part, by heightened emotions, frenzied hormones, and insecurity, all of which affect your child’s family interactions. Why these questions work: These delve deeper than “would you rather” questions by revealing your child’s values and encouraging them to think about cause and effect, all within a light, fun framework. If you could prevent one kind of natural disaster, what would it be and why?.If you could make sure one animal never goes extinct, what would it be?.If you could go anywhere in the world to live for a year, where would you go?.If you could change one thing about our neighborhood, what would it be?.…live next to a garbage dump or a pig sty?.…be a lot smarter or live a lot longer?.…go back in time or go forward in time?.…have a snake or a mouse under your bed?.…only ever have ice cream or cake for dessert?.Here are some sample questions for inspiration: These questions are also easy to devise on the fly – as you’re all in the car or at the dinner table – and can be tailored to your child’s interests. Why these questions work: They elicit laughter and lightness (maybe even inside jokes), relieve stress, and challenge your child to think creatively as you learn more about them. Questions for Kids in Elementary School “Would You Rather” Questions Whether your child is in elementary school or a teen on their way to college, use these age-appropriate, ADHD-friendly questions and pointers to spark conversation and create meaningful, joyful connections within your family. The right kind of question – asked at the right time and with the best intentions – can make children of all ages feel understood and valued, which contributes immensely to their development and to the entire family’s wellbeing. But, more importantly, they open the door to meaningful connection with your child – which is especially important if the parent-child bond has been strained or complicated by attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD or ADD). These questions inspire laughter and sometimes even deep thought, yes. “What do you think will be most challenging thing about life after high school?” “If you could have superpowers, what would they be?” “Would you rather swim in Jell-O or chocolate sauce?”
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