Top 10 questions adults constantly ask young people

This will be relevant for young Christians, students, and people aged 20-35.

 

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Here are the most powerful questions.

1. “When are you going to get married?”

This is probably the most common question after 20 years.

Possible answer:

“I also dream of a family. But I don’t want to start one just because “it’s time”. It’s important for me to find the right person, not just check a box.”

Biblical thought:

It’s better to wait than to rush. Proverbs 19:2 says:

“whoever makes haste with his feet misses his way”

 

2. “When will we have children?”

This is a very personal question, because people may be going through infertility, loss, or other difficulties.

Possible answer:

“Thank you for your concern. This is a very personal question, and when there is something to tell, we will definitely share it.”

 

3. “At your age, I already had an apartment.”

Not all generations started out in the same conditions.

Possible answer:

“Times have changed a lot. We are also working on our future, but today the way to obtaining our own house looks different.”

 

4. “When will you find a normal job?”

Especially if a person works remotely or is engaged in a creative profession.

Possible answer:

“The main thing for me is not only the name of the profession, but also the opportunity to work honestly, improve yourself (hard- and soft-skills and whatever) and provide for yourself.”

 

5. “You have a phone in your hands 24 hours a day.”

Perhaps it is through the phone that a person works.

Possible answer:

“I understand why it looks like that. But a significant part of my work is done online.”

 

6. “Why haven’t you decided yet what you want to be?”

The world is changing rabidly, and many people change professions several times.

Possible answer:

“I’m currently exploring my strengths. It’s important for me not to just find any job, but to do something that I can be useful in.”

 

7. “At your age, we didn’t allow ourselves to do that.”

Instead of arguing, you can show respect.

Possible answer:

“I really appreciate your experience. At the same time, today we face challenges that simply didn’t exist before.”

 

8. “You’re too sensitive.”

The younger generation talks more about emotions.

Possible answer:

“Emotions don’t make a person weak. It’s important to learn to deal with them correctly.”

 

9. “You’re not trying enough.”

Sometimes people don’t see our efforts.

Possible answer:

“I’m sorry it looks like that. In fact, I work hard, although the result may not always be noticeable.”

 

10. “What will people say?”

One of the oldest questions.

Possible answer:

"I respect people's opinions, but the most important thing for me is to do what is right before God and my own conscience."