In our latest Suburban Burnout podcast episode, hosts Laura and Megan interviewed their own children about life as they know it right now. We asked them about friendships, school, their worries, dreams for the future, and what they believe parents should know about raising kids. Our aim was to understand and hear our children’s points of view to foster trust and deepen our relationships as they grow.
Below, we've compiled the questions we asked. These questions can be used as a round-table family discussion every year to check in with where your kids are in life. Understanding their perspectives helps create a deeper connection.
School and Learning
- What do you like most about school?
- Is there something you wish was different or better about school?
- What’s your favorite subject and why?
- How do you feel about homework?
Technology and Social Media
- What’s your favorite app or game to use on your phone or tablet?
- Do you think kids your age spend too much time on screens?
- How do you feel about social media? Do you use any, and if so, which ones?
- How many of your friends have phones? Do you want one? Why? Do you need one? Why?
Friendship and Social Life
- What do you like to do with your friends?
- Is it hard to make friends? Why or why not?
- Have you ever had a fight with a friend? How did you resolve it?
Family and Home Life
- What’s your favorite thing to do with your family?
- Is there something you wish your parents understood better about being a kid today?
- Do you have any chores at home? How do you feel about them?
Hobbies and Interests
- What are your favorite hobbies or activities outside of school?
- If you could learn any new skill or hobby, what would it be and why?
- Who is your favorite character or superhero, and what do you like about them?
Future and Dreams
- What do you want to be when you grow up?
- Are there any colleges that you dream of going to?
- If you could visit any place in the world, where would you go and why?
- What are you most excited about for the future?
- Is there anything about the future that worries you?
Challenges and Feelings
- What’s the hardest thing about being a kid right now?
- How do you handle feeling sad or stressed?
- Was there a time you had to overcome something difficult? How did you approach the situation? What did you learn from it?
- What’s something that makes you really happy?
- What do you remember about COVID?
Advice for Parents
- If you could give parents one piece of advice about raising kids, what would it be?
- What’s one thing you wish adults would remember about being a kid?
- How can parents make life better for kids?
- What is the best way to motivate you to do what you need to do (whether that is homework or chores)?
- What is the most effective consequence when you have stepped out of bounds?
- What are you most grateful for?
Listen to our full episode Kids Unfiltered: Understanding Life Through Their Eyes. We hope these questions spark great conversations and provide a valuable check-in with your kids at any age.
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