How Well Do You Know Your Parents?
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We may live with our parents, spend hours a day with them,
and talk with them a lot. Still, there's much we don't know about them. This activity will
help to make us aware of how much—or how little—we know our parents.
Directions: Grab a pen and try to answer these
questions about your parent(s). At the same time, your dad
or mom will answer the questions in "How
Well Do You Know Your Son or Daughter?" When you're
both finished, exchange and discuss the answers with each other. If
you only have one parent at home or live with another relative
or adult, please just answer the questions that pertain to
that adult.
- How
did your parents meet?
- What
color are your dad's eyes?
- For
a vacation, would your mom prefer a luxury resort,
a rustic mountain cabin, resting at home, or somewhere
else?
- What
presidential candidate did your dad vote for in 2000?
- Does
your mom believe in love at first sight?
- Would
your dad rather watch TV with the family, sit alone
and read, or go out to dinner together with friends?
- Does
your mom gas up the car as soon as the tank is half
empty or when the fuel is nearly gone?
- Does
your dad usually carry a photo of you in his wallet?
- How
old was your mom on her first date?
- If
your dad turned on the TV and found these choices,
which would he pick: a football game, soap opera, old
movie—or turn off the set?
- Which
of these can't your mom do: touch her toes, do a headstand,
rewire a lamp, replace the spark plugs, sew a shirt?
- What
was your dad's first full-time job?
- Who
is your mom's closest friend?
- What
gift would your dad most like to receive?
- If your mom could have
you do anything for three hours, what would it be?
Summary: If you get more than 15 right, congratulations … you
really know your parent(s)! From 11 to 15? Not bad, but try to pay a
little more attention. Fewer than 11? You need a crash course called "Mom
and Dad 101."
Remember: Knowing or wanting to find out about
someone shows that you truly care.
Adapted with permission from Family
Health Council, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA.
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