Here are 15 questions from Propellers: Quick Questions to Launch Good Conversations
to get the ball rolling:
- Who is your hero? What makes that person your hero?
- Have you ever been in a situation where you had to decide whether or not to stand up for what you believed in? What did you do?
- Have you made any specific plans for your future? What does your future look like?
- What actions are you taking now to make the world a better place in the future?
- What is the nicest compliment you ever received from an adult?
- Do you think our community is a good place to grow up in? If so, describe what makes it a good place. If not, what would make it better?
- What are the worst problems in the world today that you wish you could do something about?
- What do you think adults misunderstand about young people? How could you help them to understand better?
- In your opinion, how important is it to dream and set goals? Why?
- What is the trait you like most about each member of our family?
- At this point in your life, what do you consider your greatest accomplishment?
- What is the most pressing issue at your school right now? How would you address it?
- How do you feel when someone pushes you to do your best?
- If you could describe your ideal day, what would it be like?
- What does it take to be a leader? Do you think you are a leader? Who do you think is a good leader?
to get the ball rolling: