(adapted from www.positivediscipline.com)

 Curiosity questions help your teen explore the consequences of his or her choices in a way that leads to solutions. What happened? What do you think caused it to happen? How do you feel about it?

Curiosity questions are very different from telling teens what to do. This tool invites teens to think and choose for themselves. It gives them an opportunity to think through the consequences of their choices. Using open ended questions, that come from your heart, also creates a connection between you and your teen as you “get into their world.”

See Telling VS Asking Statements for Teens for more examples!