- Did you have a mentor growing up? …
- How did you meet mom? …
- How would people who knew you in high school describe you? …
- What mistakes taught you the most about life? …
- What was your first job and how did it go?
Can Dads Answer Questions About Their Kids?
I’ve been structuring our family’s conversations for nearly a decade. For a while, I tended to focus the discussion on what everyone is grateful for. But in the last year or so I’ve been partial to those Table Topics, which are sold as “questions to start great conversations.” The questions can be much harder to answer, but in my experience, after all the groaning and eye-rolling dissipates, everyone starts to grab for the cards and we end up laughing and having a good time.
My friends and family know what’s coming when we’re out to dinner and they see a little packet of white squares come out of my purse, held together with a rubber band. It’s a pile of carefully selected Table Topics—little cards printed with questions—usually from the “Family Gatherings” collection. (Though on date night, I like the “Couples” collection.)
I instigate these conversations for fun, of course, but also because I know that they help my family bond and help my kids experience themselves as a part of something larger than themselves—which, in turn, could make them more resilient, better adjusted, and more successful in school (as I wrote about last week). Advertisement
Below are 20 questions that would be good to have your children ask their dad or grandpa on Sunday (even if you are phoning or Skyping someone far away). One tip: See if you can get the dads to weave their answers into a narrative demonstrating that your family members have been through both good and bad times together, but through it all, you’ve stuck together. This is a way of modeling your family’s grit and growth mindset.
Not every dad is very forthcoming with stories about himself or his life. Why not take this opportunity to get him talking and record his answers with the LifeTales app? You can write them, record them, or even make a video of dad talking all about himself. Better still: have your kids do the interviewing!
With Fathers Day right around the corner, now is the perfect time to sit down with the dad in your life and talk about him.Â
When It Comes to Raising a Child, What’s the Best Advice You’ve Ever Received and How Did You Apply That to Raising Me?
This question can give you a peek into what your dad was like when he was just starting off as a father. Whether you are a parent yourself now, plan on becoming a parent one day, or are just curious about your fathers parenting style, this question can lead to an insightful chat about raising a child.
Questions to Ask Your Dad
Regardless of the relationship you had or have with your dad, you may find yourself curious about his life and his decision making. Asking your dad questions that wouldnt come up on a day-to-day basis can help you better understand his inner workings. Related Articles
FAQ
What are some questions to ask your dad?
- What do you remember about the houses you lived in as a kid? Which one did you like the best?
- What did you have as a child that kids today don’t have? Has anything ever happened at a family wedding that you’ll never forget? …
- What did your grandparents do with you that you loved?
What are the 5 qualities you like about your dad?
- When is your dad’s birthday?
- What is your dad’s favorite color?
- How much education has your dad completed?
- What was your dad’s high school mascot?
- What is your dad’s favorite food?
- Which would your dad prefer NOT to do?
