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In my neverending quest to connect with my grandchildren in ways that will spark meaningful conversation, I recently found that sometimes the shorter the text message (or in person!), the better. I guess that’s a result of living in a world with such a short attention span.
But I haven’t yet invented a time machine, so the next best thing I came up with is a whole bunch of “This or That” questions. You can adapt them however you want and maybe they’ll just spark some conversation ideas for you.
If nothing else, it can be a lot of fun to see where it goes. Without further wait, here’s my list of 68, broken down by age and theme.
For the Little Ones
- Ice cream or Cake?
- Superheroes or Wizards?
- Dinosaurs or Dragons?
- Storytime or Playtime?
- Puzzles or Coloring books?
- Bikes or Scooters?
- Pirates or Knights?
- Cartoons or Fairy Tales?
- Singing or Dancing?
- Aquariums or Zoos?
For the Growing Minds
- Books or Movies?
- Space Exploration or Deep Sea Adventure?
- Art Class or Science Lab?
- Sports or Video Games?
- Magic Tricks or Science Experiments?
- Camping in the Backyard or Sleepover Inside?
- Roller Skates or Skateboards?
- Board Games or Card Games?
- Swimming Pool or Water Park?
- Treehouse or Fort?
For the Young Teens
- Pop Music or Rock Music?
- Movie Night at Home or Trip to the Cinema?
- Baking Cookies or Making Pizza?
- Bicycle Trip or Hiking Adventure?
- Amusement Park or Beach Day?
- DIY Crafts or Digital Art?
- Historical Fiction or Science Fiction?
- Team Sports or Individual Sports?
- Watching Stars or Watching Sunsets?
- Virtual Reality Games or Board Games?
For All Ages
- Breakfast for Dinner or Dinner for Breakfast?
- Snowy Winters or Sunny Summers?
- City Lights or Starry Nights?
- Time Travel to the Past or the Future?
- Learn a Language or Learn an Instrument?
- Homemade Gifts or Store-Bought Presents?
- Family Game Night or Movie Marathon?
- Stargazing or Cloud Watching?
- Reading a Book or Writing a Story?
- Planting a Garden or Painting a Landscape?
Nostalgic Yet Modern
- Vinyl Records or Streaming Music?
- Classic Cartoons or Modern Animation?
- Handwritten Letters or Emails?
- Drive-In Theaters or Home Streaming?
- Vintage Fashion or Latest Trends?
- Traditional Board Games or Online Gaming?
- Old-School Diners or Trendy Cafés?
- Classic Fairy Tales or New Fantasy Novels?
- Retro Video Games or Newest Releases?
- Family Photo Albums or Digital Slideshows?
Thoughtful and Reflective
- Quiet Evenings or Lively Gatherings?
- Deep Sea Mysteries or Outer Space Secrets?
- Historic Landmarks or Natural Wonders?
- Time Alone or Time with Friends?
- Handmade Crafts or Technological Gadgets?
- Exploring Nature or Navigating Cities?
- Learning History or Imagining the Future?
- Traditional Skills or New Hobbies?
- Reading About Heroes or Creating Your Own Stories?
- Guided Museum Tours or Self-Exploration?
Bonding Over Choices
- Cooking Together or Ordering In?
- Shared Hobbies or Trying Something New Together?
- Passing Down Family Recipes or Creating New Ones?
- Revisiting Old Memories or Making New Ones?
- Learning From Each Other or Discovering Together?
- Sharing Childhood Stories or Planning Future Dreams?
- Celebrating Traditions or Creating New Ones?
- Reminiscing About the Past or Dreaming About the Future?
Wrapping It Up with a Warm Hug
Dive into these conversations with an open heart, and let the laughter, stories, and insights fill your days with the unique glow that only grandparent-grandchild bonds can
