What Are Curious Questions, and Why Should You Ask Them?
Oct 14, 2024
In my world, a curious question is designed to help your teens think for themselves and learn to problem-solve.
𝘼 𝙘𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝙦𝙪𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙞𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙩:
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checking up on your teen.
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a way to make yourself feel better that things are getting done.
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To help you feel empowered, that you’re doing something.
Let me say that again. Curious questions are not about you.
𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙡𝙮 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙙. They are questions that nudge your child into learning what they need; what makes them feel better; what resources are available; how to get into action.
They can be used in a variety of situations: school work, sports, relationships and more. Here are some examples to get you started:
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What information do you need?
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What’s one small step you can take to get started?
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Who can you ask for help?
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Is there someone you need to have a conversation with?
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How do you feel when you think about this?
What questions can you add to this list?
If your goal is to raise your teen to be a self-sufficient, happy adult (and I assume it is), this is the way to go. Get curious!
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