Road Trip Season: 20 Questions to Get Them Talking

Summer means miles on the road — to the lake, to grandma's, to the trailhead, or just the long haul home. And some of the best conversations happen when nobody's looking directly at anyone else. There's something about the hum of the road and the passing scenery that makes it easier for kids to open up.

At Valkyrie, we believe that the time we spend really knowing each other is never wasted. So before your next drive, save this list. Amanda pulled together 20 questions to spark the kind of talks you'll remember long after the trip is over. No agenda, no right answers — just a way to trade the quiet (or the "are we there yet?") for something a little deeper.

Here are 20 car ride questions to get the conversation started:

1. What are some jobs you think would be fun when you are older?

2. What is something you like about your brother/sister?

3. What are two things we do really well as a family?

4. What is something you see another family doing that you would like us to do?

5. What is something you do that makes you a good friend?

6. Who is the kindest or friendliest person you know?

7. Who have you been hanging around with? What do you like about them?

8. What questions do you have about our family’s past? What do you want to know about your grandparents, great-grandparents, etc.?

9. If you could start a business, what would it be?

10. What would be a good way for our family to volunteer in the community?

11. Are there any activities, sports, or hobbies you would like to try?

12. Other than family members, who do you look up to?

13. What is your biggest frustration? What causes you stress?

14. What could our family do to be better?

15. What is a bad habit you would like to stop or a good habit you would like to develop?

16. Where do you think you would like to live when you are older?

17. If you were going to help raise money for a charity, what would it be?

18. What do you think makes someone a good friend?

19. What do you like about your favorite coach or teacher?

20. What is something you would like to learn more about?