Friendship Conversation Starters
Prompts for talking about joining in, listening, boundaries, disagreements and being left out.
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How to use it
- Choose a relaxed moment.
- Do not insist on names or details immediately.
- Ask whether your child wants listening, ideas or adult help.
Joining and belonging
- When did you feel included this week?
- What makes it easier to join a group?
- What could you say when you want to join in?
Listening and boundaries
- How can you tell when a friend wants to be heard?
- What is something a good friend should stop when asked?
- What words could you use when something feels uncomfortable?
Disagreements and exclusion
- What helps after a disagreement?
- What is the difference between needing space and leaving someone out on purpose?
- Which adult would you tell if a friendship situation felt unsafe?
One conversation to revisit
Something I want us to talk about again is…