What Is Life Like for a Teenager?

What Is Life Like for a Teenager?

Personal Life & Identity

1. How would you describe what it’s like to be a teenager today?

2. What do you think are the best and hardest parts of being a teenager?

3. How has being a teenager changed the way you see yourself?

4. What makes you feel confident or proud of who you are?

5. What’s something people don’t understand about teenagers?

Emotions & Mental Health

6. How do you usually deal with stress or pressure?

7. What do you wish adults understood about your feelings or challenges?

8. Do you feel it’s easy or hard to talk about mental health at your age? Why?

9. What helps you feel calm or happy when life gets overwhelming?

10. Do you ever feel pressure to be perfect — online, at school, or in life?

School & Future Dreams

11. How does school affect your daily life — both good and bad?

12. What subjects or activities make you feel most alive or inspired?

13. What do you hope your future looks like?

14. Do you think school prepares you well for adult life? Why or why not?

15. How do you stay motivated when things get tough?

Social Life & Technology

16. How important are friends in your life right now?

17. How has social media changed the way teenagers connect or express themselves?

18. Do you think technology makes life easier or more stressful for teens?

19. How do you decide who to trust or spend time with?

20. What role do trends or peer pressure play in your daily life?

The Bigger Picture

21. What worries you most about the world today?

22. What gives you hope for the future?

23. How do you think life for teenagers today is different from your parents’ generation?

24. If you could change one thing about teenage life, what would it be?

25. What does “growing up” mean to you right now?