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Teen Conversation Starters
By: Family First Staff

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 What do you think about dress codes on campus?

Do you think teens dress too suggestively?

Do you think parents make too big a deal about how their teenagers dress?

Should a teen have to get parental approval for their clothing choices?

 If you had to choose today, which college would you go to?  Why?

Should dorms be coed?

Would you prefer living on campus or off campus?

Do you want to work while you go to college?

Describe your ideal dorm roommate.

How much spending money does a college student need per week?

Is college for everyone?

 

If you had to eat only one food for the rest of your life what would it be?

What's the best meal your mom/dad cooks?

Who is the best cook you know?

 

What qualities do you look for in a date?  In a boyfriend/girlfriend?

What do you think it takes to be a good husband/wife?

Do you think marriage should last forever?

What would you do if your parent disapproved of your boyfriend/girlfriend?

What's the perfect age for getting married?

Should you live together before you get married?

Rate your parents' marriage on a scale of 1 – 10, 10 being best?

What could make their marriage better?

What will you do differently when you get married?

Who, that you know, has the best marriage?  Why did you choose them?

What percentage of teens do you think are sexually active?

 

What's the best thing about your parents?

What could your mom and dad do better as parents?

What don't parents understand about teenagers?

 

Why do some teens drink?

Why do some teens do drugs?

Should the drinking age be higher or lower?

Should marijuana be legalized?

Do parents make too big a deal about cigarette smoking?

Do you want your kids to smoke, drink or do drugs?   Why or why not?

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1.

Wade Altman (Aug 25th 2009, 03:22 PM)

 

Very nice comment Gary! Thank you for sharing. I can say "Ditto" to everything you said.

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2.

Gary Rhodan (Mar 23rd 2009, 07:03 PM)

 

These are some good starters for the dad that feel a little uneasy about wondering what their kids are up against. I am a father of 3 (16 yr old son, 13 yr old and a 7 yr old daughters). being a positive role model for them is challenging yet rewarding! So I try my best to be involved in all of their activities and ask how everything is going and try to solve any issues that might arrive! I thank God for everything that he has provided them, good friends and a solid head on their shoulders! I just pray that it continues!

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