Studies have shown that young children ask over 300 questions each day. But while you might get frustrated with the constant barrage of “why,” answering the questions actually keeps your childs mind open, says author and parenting expert Michele Borba, Ed.D. It also lets kids know that imagination and curiosity are wonderful things.
Interview Questions for Kids to Ask Their Parents (or Grandparents):
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What is your full, legal name?
Do you have any nicknames?
What did your parents call you?
Has your name changed since birth?
What is your date of birth?
What city, state and country were you born in?
What was the hospital name? Or address, if you were born in a home?
What is your mother’s full maiden name?
What is your mother’s nationality?
What is your maternal grandfather’s full name?
What is your maternal grandfather’s nationality?
What is your maternal grandmother’s full name?
What is your maternal grandmother’s nationality?
What is your father’s full name?
What is your father’s nationality?
What is your paternal grandmother’s full name?
What is your paternal grandmother’s nationality?
What is your paternal grandfather’s full name?
What is your paternal grandfather’s nationality?
What is your favorite memory with your grandparents?
What is your earliest childhood memory?
Where did you grow up?
What is your favorite childhood memory?
What is your favorite tradition from childhood?
What was your favorite childhood toy?
Who was your best friend as a child?
What did you want to be when you grew up?
Where did you go to high school?
What year did you graduate from high school?
What extra curricular activities were you a part of in school?
Where did you go to college?
What year did you graduate from college?
What activities were you a part of in college?
What was your first car?
Where did you go on your first date?
What was your first job?
Where was your first house?
Have you ever been married?
How did you meet my mom/dad/grandma/grandpa?
If married, when is your anniversary?
Where were you married?
Where did you honeymoon?
What is your favorite memory with your spouse?
How many kids did you have together?
What is your favorite book?
What is your favorite past time?
What is your favorite vacation spot?
What is your favorite song?
What is your favorite band?
What is the best concert you’ve been to?
What is your favorite sports team?
What is your favorite tv show?
What is your favorite color?
What is your favorite food?
What is your favorite drink?
What is your favorite restaurant?
What is your favorite holiday?
What is the funniest thing that ever happened to you?
What is your best characteristic?
What has been your greatest life lesson?
What do you feel is your greatest success?
What is your biggest fear?
What is the most difficult thing you’ve had to overcome?
If there is one thing you wish to accomplish in your lifetime, what is it?
If you could give me one piece of advice, what would it be?
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It looks like mum and dad are also joining the conversation and giving kudos to their son, whose name is Jack. Mum (@meljmarriott) commented, “My beautiful boy so proud of you Jack ❤️.” Meanwhile, dad, (@pmmarriott) shares, “Super proud ❤️ of you son. Just shows what team and rugby is all about, growing with courage and character beats physical height and shape any day. Thank you Higgy and all the coaching team for everything you do. ”
He immediately puts his hands on the boy’s shoulders and says, “Look at me bud. I’m the shortest kid here. It does not matter who you are. It does not matter if you are short or young. It doesn’t matter if you are taller. It does not matter if you are fat. It does not matter at all. Bud, you are a brilliant rugby player. You understand that? You are insane. You are actually insane for your age. Come here, give me a hug.”
Simple Questions to Ask Your Parents
The bad news is that both my grandfathers have passed now. Imagine if YouTube was around back then and I filmed their answers? That would have been a gem to have!
The good news is that my parents are still alive and well. Some of these questions I can almost predict their answers from memory, but I have no clue what they would say. It is my goal to sit down with them along with my sister who is an amazing videographer and ask these questions.
Don’t feel confident with a camera? Don’t stress because even an iPhone will do the trick. As a matter of fact, my current iPhone takes amazing videos.
Get out your phone or pad of paper and pen and have fun with the interview! There are no wrong answers. If your grandparents are still on this Earth, definitely include them in on the fun. You will not regret it.
Questions to Ask Your Parents Right Now
How did you meet Mom/Dad?
What’s the hardest thing about raising children?
Tell me about the day I was born.
What did you want to be when you were growing up?
If you could change one thing about your life what would it be and why?
What is one thing you know to be true?
What were you going to name me if I was the opposite sex?
Who was your first girlfriend/boyfriend?
What was your favorite band growing up?
What was your first car?
What’s your fondest memory in your first car?
What is your hope for your children/grandchildren?
Is becoming a grandparent different than becoming a parent?
What’s your best advice when buying a new home?
Do you believe in love at first sight?
Tell me about your grandparents.
What is your favorite movie?
Did you play any sports growing up or participate in any extra-curricular activities?
Where have you traveled the furthest?
What are your fears?
What do you think the greatest invention has been during your lifetime?
Did you ever get arrested? If not, what did you do that you should have been arrested for?
How much money does a person need to love life?
What is your most embarrassing moment?
What was the best gift I ever gave you?
How would others describe you in middle school, high school and/or college?
How many times were you in love?
Were your parents strict? Was your Mom or Dad the strictest?
What are the 3 happiest times in your life?
If you won the lottery, what would you do with the money?
Do you think money can buy happiness?
What did I do as a child that frustrated you and what did I do that you loved?
What is your dream job?
If you could have dinner with one person, dead or alive, who would it be?
What’s the hardest/easiest thing about being an adult?
If your life was a reality show, what would it be called?
Describe a moment in American history that you will never forget.
What do you like/dislike about your generation?
What is your wish for your children/grandchildren?
Who is someone you admire? Why?
63 Fun Questions to Get Your Kid Talking
Studies have shown that young children ask over 300 questions each day. But while you might get frustrated with the constant barrage of “why,” answering the questions actually keeps your childs mind open, says author and parenting expert Michele Borba, Ed.D. It also lets kids know that imagination and curiosity are wonderful things.
