How to Ask Teenagers Questions to Get to Know Them
Being a teenager isn't easy. Adolescents are pressured to do well in school by their parents and expected to be cool by their peers. Many teenagers worry about what others think about them, so they are careful about how they speak or act in public. If you want to get to know a teenager better, you have to know how to properly ask him questions so he feels comfortable and not threatened.
Instructions
Recognize that you may not agree with everything he says. Do not be judgmental or overly critical if he says something that you don't like. Talk to her in a quiet place, such as in your home or at a restaurant. If you are at a place where there are a lot of people around, she may not be as comfortable sharing information about herself. Ask him questions about appropriate subjects, such as school and other interests. Find out what he wants to do when he gets out of high school or what he enjoys doing on weekends. Avoid asking questions that are too personal, such as his biggest fears and insecurities. Use open-ended questions. For example, instead of asking, "How was school today?" ask "What did you do in school today?" If you ask close-ended questions, she will be more likely to give you one-word answers.
