Talking to Friends and Peers

Use the following sample questions in discussions with your child’s friends and peers about his/her condition.

Questions your child’s friends may have about his/her condition

What is Crohn’s disease?

Why do you have Crohn’s disease?

What are your symptoms? Are you in pain?

Do you have to eat special food?

What medicine do you take?

Does this mean you can’t do things with us, such as activities, sports, or vacations?

Are there things we can do to help you feel better?

Where can we get more information about Crohn’s disease?

Questions your child may have for his/her friends

What do you know about Crohn’s disease?

Do you know anybody else with Crohn’s disease?

Do you think that because of my condition I can’t do things with you, such as activities, sports, or vacations?

Do you think I’m “different”?

Do you think I am too sick to be friends with you?

What do you think is strange about my condition? What do you think is funny about it?

Would you like more information about Crohn’s disease?