| “This kid has a good life.” What does that mean? |
feeling happy, good at school, has hobbies, does social thing with family or friends, does sports or exercise, healthy, no stress, has what she needs, spiritual, does not do drugs or drugs or drink alcohol, has free time, enough oxygen, has shelter |
| What do those kids do who have a good life? |
go out, go on vacations, get an allowance, read, play games, have fun with family, have cook-outs, do good things, get attention, does things with friends, go to school, listen to parents, likes what he/she likes doing, enjoys her activities, make their friends laugh and smile |
| How do kids feel when they have a good life? |
happy, proud, grateful, good, shocked that they are doing good, impressive, feel good about themselves, confident, feel that they can do things that they think they can do, can be what they really want to be, don't care if others criticize them, excited, playful |
| How is your life good? |
good friends, being with my family, have good parents, get good grades, take vacations, feel healthy, help people, parents care about me, parents love me, parents by me things, parents support me, good coaches, play with friends, exercise, play sports, read, draw, sing, go to girl scouts, go out for dinner, eat right, am a good person, go trick or treating |
| What do you like about your life? |
I am pretty happy, I like weekends, running, playing tennis, going to China town, hanging out with friends, running around the house, hanging with my friends |
| Would you change anything about your life? |
I wish my parents were not divorced, I wish my talent would be more widespread at school and in sports, I want my dad to have more time for me, wish kids could do whatever they want, I like to drive a car, don’t like chorus that much, more free time, spend more time with friends and at home, having no pain |
| What does it mean when you say, “My life has meaning?” |
reason to be on the earth, my life is important, whatever you set your mind to you can do, do the best you can, can help people, something to live for, life has a reason, you are into doing the stuff you parents want to do, feel proud of your life, a big part of other peoples life, have things planned and expect things to happen, have something to wake up to, make a difference, try to make something better, do something you believe in, have opportunity (heart, love, responsibility), people will remember you when you die |
| What does it mean when you say, “My life has purpose?” |
a reason to live, reason for what you are doing, to be loved, cared for, you are respected, people remember you, not lonely, you chose how to live your life, purpose of doing something, did something important, you are noticed by other people, do something for someone else, try to achieve your goals, do fun things, have something to come home to |
| What does it mean when you say, “I have goals in my life?” |
go to college, get a good education, get a good job, achieve something, accomplish something, work towards your goals, play in a game, score some goals, overcome difficult things, always working on your life, push yourself forward to be what you want to be, control your life, something you're good at, someone to admire me, be rich |
