Take some time to spend with your teen but don't just watch a movie or play a video game, TALK. Grab some coffee at Starbucks, go fishing, take a drive, go shopping or just take them out for their favorite meal.
Here are some conversation starters to help deepen the communication and make the time more meaningful.
1. Name three things you wanted as a kid but never got.
2. What was the happiest day of your life so far and why? 3. What is the dumbest purchase you ever made? 4. Which is better to you, $100 Million or true love? 5. If you wrote a book about your life, what would the title be? Why? 6. What kind of church do you think you’ll go to when you’re older? 7. What’s an area you feel I need to work on as a parent? 8. What’s the most difficult thing in the Bible for you to believe? 9. A Bible verse that has really stuck out to me lately is… 10. What friend has had the most impact on your life for God? Why? So there are a few ideas to get you started. Make sure to make the questions / starters work both ways. Remember communication is a two-way street. What other conversation starters have you found to work with your teens that may help other parents? Leave a comment below or on Facebook. If you feel that Victory Academy or Mark Massey could be of help to your family or a family you know, please let us know. Just click here. |
