Conversation Starters for Teens
Looking to spark meaningful conversations with the teens in your life? Whether it's breaking the ice or diving into deeper topics, we've got you creative and engaging conversation starters to help you build stronger connections, one question at a time.
School
- What is your favorite class?
- What's the most interesting thing you've learned in that class?
- How does the teacher or professor make the class enjoyable?
- Is there a specific project or topic in that class that you really liked?
- What is your least favorite class?
- Is it the subject itself, the teaching style, or something else that makes it your least favorite?
- What would make that class better for you?
- Despite it being your least favorite, what do you think the best thing about the class is?
- What do you think is the most important trait in a teacher?
- Can you share an example of a teacher you've had who demonstrated that trait?
- What other traits do you think are essential for a teacher to be effective?
- Do you think this trait is something that is learned or that comes naturally?
- Who do you eat lunch with?
- What do you usually talk about during lunch?
- How did you become friends with the people you eat lunch with?
- What's the most memorable conversation you've had during lunch?
- What do you eat for lunch?
- Do you bring your lunch or buy your lunch?
- If you could change one thing about lunch at school, what would it be?
- What's your favorite food to have during lunch?
- Do you like going to school?
- What do you find most challenging about school?
- Are there any clubs or groups that you're a part of or would like to join?
- Is there anything you would change about your school experience?
- If you could teach any subject, what one would it be?
- What made you choose that subject?
- How would you make your class fun or interesting for students?
- Would you focus on teaching younger kids, teens, or adults?
- What's your favorite activity during recess?
- Do you prefer active games or relaxing activities during recess?
- What's your favorite memory from recess so far?
- Who do you usually spend recess with?
Personal
- What is your biggest worry right now?
- When did you start feeling worried about this?
- What do you think makes this worry feel so big?
- What's something you're looking forward to that might help distract you or make you feel better?
- What is the worst part of your day?
- What makes that part of the day so difficult for you?
- How do you usually deal with this part of the day?
- Are there any small changes you could make to improve that part of your day?
- What is the best part of your day?
- If you could make this part of your day even better, what would you change?
- What do you enjoy most about it?
- Does this reflect something you'd like to do more of in the future?
- Where do you get your clothes from?
- What do you look for when picking out clothes? Style, comfort, brand, or something else?
- Do you have a favorite store or brand?
- Do you usually shop online or in stores? Which do you prefer?
- Do you have any brothers or sisters?
- How do you get along with them?
- In what ways are you alike or different from your sibling(s)?
- Do you wish you had siblings? (if only child)
- Are you closer to your mom or dad?
- What makes you feel closer to them?
- Do you think you're more like your mom or dad in personality?
- What's a trait of your mom/dad that you admire?
- What's the best thing about being a teen?
- What's a typical day like for you as a teen? Does it feel different from when you were younger?
- When you grow up, what do you think you'll miss the most about being a teen?
- What's one thing you're looking forward to about getting older?
- What's been your favorite age so far?
- What made that age so special for you?
- Was there a particular event or experience that stood out during that time?
- What do you think your favorite age will be when you are older?
- What's your biggest regret so far?
- Have you learned anything from that experience?
- If you could go back, what would you do differently?
- Has this regret changed how you approach similar situations now?
- What event has impacted your life the most?
- Do you think it made you stronger or taught you something important?
- Is there a specific memory from that event that stands out the most?
- How do you think your life would be different if that event hadn't happened?
- What accomplishment are you most proud of?
- What was the most challenging part of accomplishing it?
- How did you feel when you finally achieved it?
- How has this accomplishment changed your life or the way you see yourself?
- What's the hardest part of being a teenager?
- What do you usually do to handle it when it gets tough?
- Do you think it's something that will get easier as you get older?
- Do you think this challenge has taught you anything important about yourself?
- What causes are you passionate about?
- What got you interested in this cause?
- Have you taken any actions to support this cause, like volunteering or raising awareness?
- If you could convince others to care about this cause, what would you say to them?
- Are you more of an optimist or a pessimist?
- Can you think of a situation where your optimism/pessimism helped or hindered you?
- Do you think it's better to always expect the best or prepare for the worst? Why?
- How do you think being an optimist/pessimist affects the way you handle challenges?
- What's something you're really looking forward to?
- Why is this something you're looking forward to?
- Is there anything you're doing to prepare for it?
- Is there anything else you're looking forward to in the future?
- If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
- Why would you want to change that specific thing?
- How do you think changing this aspect would impact your life?
- What steps do you need to take to make this change happen?
- How do you think you've grown over the past year?
- What specific experiences or challenges do you think contributed to your growth?
- Are there any skills or habits you've developed that you're proud of?
- What are your goals for the next year, and how do you hope to continue growing?
- Which of your friends do you admire most?
- What specific qualities or traits do you admire in this friend?
- Is there anything about their friendship that you try to emulate in your own life?
- Are there qualities in yourself that you hope to develop, inspired by this friend?
Fun/Recreation
- What sports do you play?
- How did you get into that/those sport(s)?
- Is there a sport you'd like to learn or try?
- Are there any sports that you like to watch?
- Are you a part of any clubs?
- What made you decide to join?
- What do you enjoy most about the club?
- If you could start your own club, what would it be about?
- What movie can you watch over and over again?
- Do you have a favorite scene or moment?
- Who's your favorite character, and why?
- Do you like watching movies by yourself or with other people?
- What do you do after school?
- How did you get started with that?
- Do you have a routine or does each day look different?
- Do you do your homework right when you get home or do you save it for later?
- What type of music do you listen to?
- Do you have a favorite song or album right now?
- Have you been to any concerts or live shows? Would you like to?
- Do you like creating your own playlists or do you use to premade ones?
- Do you play video games?
- What's games are you currently playing?
- Do you prefer single-player games or multiplayer games?
- Do you play competitively or just for fun?
- What weapon would you choose in a zombie apocalypse?
- Why did you choose that weapon?
- Do you think speed or power is more important in a weapon?
- What would you use for defense or armor?
- What is your favorite thing about summer?
- What do you usually spend your time doing in the summer?
- Do you have a favorite summer memory?
- Is there a summer activity you haven't tried yet but want to?
- What is your favorite thing about winter?
- What activities do you enjoy doing in the winter?
- Do you have a favorite winter memory?
- Is there a winter activity you haven't tried yet but want to?
- What's your favorite book?
- How did you discover the book?
- What's the book about?
- Are there any books you've read recently that you enjoyed?
- If your house were on fire, what's the one thing you'd grab before running out?
- Why is that item so important to you?
- Would you grab anything else if you had more time?
- What's the first thing that comes to mind when you think of "valuable" in your life?
- If you could design the next hit app, what would it be?
- Who do you think would be the target audience?
- Would it be free or would you charge a fee or subscription?
- What would you name your app?
- What TV show are you watching right now?
- What is the show about?
- What do you like most about that show?
- What's your all time favorite show?
- If you could redo any day, which one would it be?
- How would you change things if you had the chance?
- Did you learn any lessons from that day?
- What's a day you wish you could relive just for the fun of it?
- What skill have you always wanted to master?
- Have you ever tried learning it before? How did it go?
- What do you think would be the most challenging part of mastering it?
- How do you think your life would change if you mastered that skill?
- Where do you like to hang out with your friends?
- How often do you go there with your friends?
- What are your favorite things to do while hanging out there?
- If you could create the perfect hangout spot, what would it look like?
Future
- What is your dream job?
- Why is this your dream job?
- What do you need to do to prepare for your dream job?
- If you work anywhere in the world, where would it be?
- What do you plan on doing after you graduate?
- Are there any specific goals you'd like to achieve right after graduation?
- Do you think your plan aligns with your long-term goals?
- What challenges do you think you might face, and how could you overcome them?
- What do you think your life will look like 10 years from now?
- Do you see yourself traveling or staying close to home?
- Do you imagine being in a relationship, having a family, or focusing on yourself?
- What personal achievements would you like to accomplish by then?
- What is something about yourself that you hope will not change in the future?
- What kind of things do you think you'll need to do to protect this part of yourself as you grow?
- How do you think this quality will help you achieve your goals in the future?
- What is something you would like to change about yourself in the future?
- What scares you the most about the future?
- What makes that feel so scary to you?
- What would make you feel more prepared to face that fear?
- Do you think this is a common fear to have?
- Would you like to get married someday?
- What kind of partner do you imagine being with?
- Do you feel like your opinion might change as you get older?
- Do you think relationships can be just as meaningful without marriage?
- Do you want to have kids someday? If so, how many?
- What do you think are the biggest challenges of raising kids?
- Do you think your feelings about having kids might change over time?
- What are some things you've learned from your own upbringing that you'd want to do differently or the same?
- If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?
- What made you pick that place?
- Are there any landmarks or attractions you'd want to visit?
- If you could bring one person with you, who would it be?
- What do you look forward to most about becoming an adult?
- Do you think you'll have more freedom as an adult?
- What responsibilities do you think come with being an adult?
- What do you think the biggest drawback is about being an adult?
Interesting
- What would a perfect day look like to you?
- Would you spend your day relaxing, being active, or doing something adventurous?
- Would you rather spend it alone, with friends, or with family?
- Where would you want to be for your perfect day?
- Would you rather be 5 younger or 5 years older?
- What do you think would be the best part of being that age?
- What's something you'd want to experience again from when you were younger?
- What do you think you've learned in the past 5 years that will help in the future?
- What is the last thing that you bought?
- What made you decide to buy that?
- Do you feel like it was worth it?
- Do you usually like to save up for things or buy on the spot?
- What do you look for in a girlfriend/boyfriend?
- How important is it for them to share your values or interests?
- Is there a specific trait that you find especially attractive in someone?
- Do you believe in love at first sight, or do you think it takes time?
- What do you think makes someone a good friend?
- Do you have friends right now who show those qualities?
- What's something a good friend has done for you that meant a lot?
- Do you think it's better to have a few close friends or a big group of friends?
- What do you like to do on the weekends?
- Is there a weekend activity you'd like to do more often?
- Who do you usually spend your weekends with?
- Do you ever feel like your weekends are too busy or not busy enough?
- Do you collect anything?
- How did you get started collecting that?
- What's your favorite item in your collection and why?
- Is there anything else you would like to start collecting?
- Would you rather date someone older or younger than you?
- What makes dating someone [older/younger] appealing to you?
- What do you think the benefits and challenges of dating someone [older/younger] are?
- Do you think maturity or shared interests are more important than age?
- If you could take a road trip, where would you go, and who would you bring?
- Would you stick to a schedule or just go wherever the road takes you?
- Do you think the journey or the destination is more exciting?
- What would you pack for a road trip?
- How strict are your parents?
- What's an example of a rule you think is too strict?
- Do you think you'll be as strict as your parents if you have kids someday?
- Are there any rules your friends have that you're glad your parents don't?
- At what age would you like to live on your own?
- What do you think is the biggest challenge of living on your own?
- What are you most excited about when it comes to living on your own?
- Would you prefer to live alone, with roommates, or with a partner?
- Do you think having more money means you'll be happier?
- Do you think there's a certain amount of money that's "enough" to be happy? How much and why?
- What's something you'd do or buy that you think would make you happier?
- What's something you do or have that makes you happy without costing money?
- Which social media platform do you enjoy most?
- What do you like most about [platform]?
- Is there a particular account or influencer on [platform] that you follow regularly?
- What’s the most interesting or memorable thing you’ve discovered on [platform]?
- What do you do when you're bored?
- Do you ever use boredom as a chance to be creative or try something new?
- Do you think it's important to be bored sometimes?
- What's something good that's come out of your boredom?
- Where did you go on your most recent vacation?
- What was the best part of the trip for you?
- Did you try any new foods or activities while you were there?
- If you could go back, is there anything you'd do differently or something new you'd try?
- Do you have any chores at home?
- Which chore do you like the least?
- Do you feel like your chores are fair?
- If you could trade one of your chores for something else, what would it be?
- Is there a part of the day you usually dread?
- What makes that part of the day challenging for you?
- Do you think other people feel the same way about that time of day?
- Is there anything that could make that part of the day feel better or less stressful?
- What's your idea of a perfect birthday?
- Where would you want to celebrate it? Somewhere fun, at home, or on a trip?
- Are there any specific activities or games you'd want to include?
- Who would you want to spend your birthday with?
- If you had a superpower for a day, what would it be?
- What made you choose that superpower?
- What would you do with that superpower
- What challenges might come with having superpowers?
