🚸 How many children do they want, if any? Would they like a certain number of girls or boys? Does this differ from what they end up with?
✔️ What are things they liked from how they were raised and want to repeat with their own kids?
🛑 What are some things from how they were raised that they absolutely do not want to repeat?
🚨 How were they disciplined as a child?
🚓 How would they discipline their child for small things? For repeat offenses? For major issues?
👼 What are their top 3 values as a parent? I.e what are most important things they want to get across to their child and have them retain?
🍆 When/how do they plan to give their child The Talk?
❌ What is absolutely NOT okay for their child to do (e.g., hitting, biting, not eating, leaving the table, throwing food)?
💧 Are they the type of parent that runs to their child’s side and freaks out if they cry, or are they able to let them cry it out?
😴 What time would they set bedtime for a kindergartner (5-6)?
🥬 What is their response to picky eaters?
😭 Do they believe in time-outs and/or spanking?
🏠 At what age do they believe it’s OK to leave kids home alone?
🧹 How do they handle chores? Do they assign a specifics to certain children? Is there a rotation, and org chart, or do they just tell them when it’s needed?
💸 Do they believe in giving an allowance? If so, at what age do they start giving an allowance? Is it in response to achievements or good grades?
🎁 How much do they spend on the child for holidays/birthdays?
🧚 Do they tell the kids about Santa/the Tooth Fairy/etc.? If they do, at what age do they reveal the truth?
💻 At what age do they give their child a phone, their own tablet/computer, etc? Do they limit screen time?
🛌 What time do they tell a teenager to go to bed?
🍺 Where do they stand on underage drinking?
⭐ Would they have a favorite child (be honest!)?
🏫 How is schooling handled? Online, public, private, home-schooled? A mix? Why?
🍽️ How are family meals handled? Does everyone gather for dinner? Do any of the kids help?
💞 Do all parents parent equally, or does one spend more time with the children on a regular basis? How does this change as the children get older?
😔 What are some of their worries/insecurities about being a parent? How do they deal with this?
✊🏿 How do they talk to their kids about issues like racism, sexism, prejudice, etc.?
📺 How closely, if at all, do they monitor the media their children consume? Is there an age restriction on when they can watch/view “mature” things?
💦 How do they handle their child going through puberty?
📜 Do they have expectations for their child’s education? Do they push their attending college?
🗯️ How do they handle unruly behavior, arguments, etc?
💭Do they have any dreams or ideals for their children? Do they end up pushing these onto them, or at least encouraging them to pursue these dreams?
👎 What are their bad habits as a parent?
👍 What are they really good at as a parent?
🃏 Wildcard! Send this + any other question related to parenting!