Inside: Best questions to include on a father’s day questionnaire for teens.
Getting to know your Dad can be a whole lot of fun, and I think it is something that is taken for granted constantly. As a teen, you probably almost NEVER think about your Dad’s past. You are too busy figuring out your own life. But I think it’s important to remember that your Dad will not be here forever.
I know that is absolutely heartbreaking to think about, but sometimes remembering that life is short helps you to make the most out of it here and now. So I urge you to sit down and get to know your dad. His memory will never be as good as it is right now.
Because of this, I have compiled a list of questions that I wish teenage me would have asked my dad. Take your time with these, sit him down this Father’s Day, and have a good long conversation. These are the best questions to include in a Father’s Day questionnaire for teens!
The Benefits of Getting To Know Your Parents
Believe it or not, there are so many benefits to getting to know your parents. According to this article,
Learning about your family history is important and can reveal many surprising things that you didn’t know. You can either do a genealogy search online or sit down with members of your family and listen to their stories. No matter how you chose to gather the information, you’ll end up having a deeper appreciation for who you are and where you come from.
The article goes on to say that the five main benefits are:
- It gives you a sense of identity
- It makes you more resilient
- It helps you connect more with others
- It makes you a better human
- It helps you make good health choices.
Yep, I would say that this conversation is well worth your time. Are you excited? You should be! Below are some of the best questions for a father’s day questionnaire for teens!
Questions About His Childhood
I want to go about this in chronological order. Because of this, the first list will consist of questions about his childhood. It can be so weird to picture your Dad as a Kid. In your life, he’s been this strong pillar, but he wasn’t always this way. He is someone’s kid, just like you.
1. Where were you born?
2. Were you born in a hospital or at home?
3. How old were your parents when they had you?
4. Did your parents have a name picked out if you were the opposite gender?
5. What is your earliest memory?
6. What is your favorite memory from when you were a small child?
7. What was your favorite meal as a kid?
8. Do you remember your first friend?
9. What was your favorite book/movie?
10. What do you remember the most about your father?
11. What do you remember the most about your mother?
12. Did you have an easy time in school?
13. Did you move a lot?
14. Were you a good kid?
15. What foods did you not like?
Father’s Day Questionnaire for Teens: The Teen Years
This is where things get fun. As a teen, it can be so interesting to learn about what your dad was like during HIS teen years. Was he a bad kid? A nerd? What was High School like for him? There are so many amazing questions for you to get into. Take a look!
16. Were you a trouble maker?
17. What grades did you get in high school?
18. What is one memory that stands out from the rest during this time period in your life?
19. What kinds of mischief did you get into?
20. Did you do well in school?
21. Did you know what college you wanted to go to?
22. Did you know what career you wanted?
23. Did you have a High School girlfriend?
24. What significant world events happened that you remember?
25. What was your favorite song in High School?
26. What did you do during summer time?
27. Did you have a job?
28. Did you go to parties?
29. What is the coolest thing you learned during this time period of your life?
30. Do you regret anything you did in High School?
More Questions for Dad
Next up, I wanted to add some questions that allow you to get to know him as he currently is. The list below is full of things that he can answer about himself as who he is today. See how many of these you already know; you might feel bad to realize that it’s not a lot.
31. What is your current favorite meal?
32. What is your favorite movie?
33. What is your favorite album?
34. What do you do to relax?
35. What is one goal you have for your future?
36. What is your coffee order?
37. What is your favorite memory of our family?
38. What does your ideal day look like?
39. What is your dream car?
Top Q’s For A Father’s Day Questionnaire for Teens
Lastly, here are some questions that mainly surround being a Dad. It can be very insightful to get to know what it’s like to be the parent of you. It can help you to have some more compassion for your parents, and it may even push you to be better yourself.
40. What were the names you almost gave me?
41. Why did you pick my name?
42. Did you think I was a girl or boy?
43. What is your favorite memory about being my dad?
44. Is being a Dad scary?
45. What is your favorite thing about being a parent?
46. What was your reaction when you found out you were going to be a dad?
47. When can we get a dog?
48. What is the biggest difference between our childhoods?
49. How do you want the rest of your life to play out?
50. What are some ways that you and I can deepen our bond?
51. Do you enjoy cooking?
52. What kinds of books do you read?
53. Is your life harder now or easier?
54. What is something that you loved doing as a kid that you still do today?
55. What do you think makes you a good dad?
So there you have it, some of the top questions to include on a fathers day questionnaire for teens. It can be so beneficial for you to get to know your dear old dad. It can give you a sense of camaraderie with him, it can deepen your sense of self, and it can allow you to learn more about your family history.
Getting to know your parents is a wonderful way to get to know yourself. It’s hard to believe, but our parents were once our age, messing up and wreaking havoc the same way that we do. But it’s the truth.
Take it from me. I wish that I could ask my Dad these questions, even now. But life does not always pan out the way we plan. So go spend some time with your Dad or father figure, and be grateful that he is there to do so with you.
I am Natalie, the eldest sister of two teens. I hope to bring not only a fresh outer perspective but an internal one as well when writing here.