Topic of the Day : Parenting 1

Topic of the Day : Parenting 1

Your Children

• How many children do you have?
  • How old are they?
• Are your children involved in clubs such as Girl Guides or Boy Scouts?
• What kind of chores do you require your child (or children) to do?
• Can you tell us one special thing about each of your children?
  • What are their strong points?
• Do you prefer to have a daughter or a son?
• How did you choose your children's names?
• How many of your children are living with you now?

Raising Children

• Do you think boys are more expensive than girls or vice versa? Why?
• Do you think boys are easier to take care of than girls or vice versa? Why?
• Do you help your children with their homework?
  • How much help do you think is appropriate?
• Would you allow your son or daughter to pierce body parts?
  • If so, what parts of the body would you allow to be pierced?
• Would you allow your child to get a tattoo?
  • What tattoo would you suggest to your child to get?
• What are some things that you would not allow your children to do?
  • What are some things that you would allow your children to do that you think other parents may not allow their children to do? Why do you think it is okay to allow this?
• Are there any sports that you consider too dangerous to allow your child to try? If so, what sports?
• Do you think you spoil your child?
  • In what ways do you spoil your child?
  • What are some ways that you have seen others spoil their children?
• Are you careful about your child's diet?
  • Are there any foods that you do not let your children eat?
  • Is there any food that you force your children to eat even though they don't like the food?

Parenting Skills

• Do you think that you are a good parent? Why?
  • Do you think your parents were good parents?
  • Do you think your children will be good parents?
• What are some things that your parents did that you would never do?
• What are some things that you have seen other parents do that you would never do?
• What do you think are some of the most difficult problems faced by parents?
• Have you ever changed cloth diapers with safety pins and rubber pants before?
• How do you cope with sibling rivalry?
• How do you reward your children for the good things that they do?
• Are all couples who can have children qualified enough to be parents?
• What are the names of some good books on parenting?
• What are the names of some good websites on parenting?