Being a parent is arguably one of the hardest jobs you’ll ever have — you’re responsible for helping mold and shape another human being, after all. We’ve all second-guessed or had doubts about how well we’re acing this parenting gig, but have you ever wondered what your employee “evaluation” by the big boss — your child — would be?
Keeping the lines of parent-child communication open and ensuring that your child feels heard and supported is extremely important for a healthy relationship. That means taking the time to check in with your kid on how they’re feeling about your parenting choices and style. While it’s easy to think we always know best, every parent can use a helpful reality check from time to time.
Here are five easy questions to ask your child about how you’re fulfilling your job title of Mom or Dad — and you’ll hopefully learn even more about them in the process.
5 conversation-starting questions to ask kids about your own parenting
“What’s your favorite thing we do together? What’s something you wish we did together more often?”
“What freedom or responsibility do I give you that you really enjoy? What’s a freedom or responsibility that you wish you had?”
“Is there anything I do that bothers or annoys you? What about something I do that you really like?”
“Do you feel like you have enough support from me to succeed in school? Is there anything that I could do to support you better?”
“How comfortable would you feel coming to me about a personal problem? Is there any way I could make you feel even more comfortable?”
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