20 Questions to ask your Grandparents

Whether Gma, Grandad or Nonna, Babcia, Dembart, Pau Pau.

Take some biscuits and put on the kettle. It’s time to learn some old school wisdom which some fun questions to ask your grandparents.

These questions will help you capture valuable memories, personal stories, and insights from your loved one’s life. Listen attentively and if you can, encourage them to elaborate on their answers to capture the richness of their experiences.

I promise you will learn something new, something worthwhile. I’ve learnt so much from my grandparents, sometimes those lessons appear so many years down the track when you least expect that you’ll need them. I still wish I’d asked them so much more.

There’s a reason that we have two ears and only one mouth. 🤘

BONUS Points if you film the conversation. Just get out your phone or camera, use a tripod of lean it somewhere so you can gather those memories up. This also helps because you may find you run out of room on your paper. 😉

Here are some ideas for questions to ask your grandparents:

1. What is your earliest childhood memory?
2. What were your parents like?
3. How did you meet Grandad/Gma?
4. What were some of the most significant historical events you witnessed during your lifetime?
5. What were your favourite hobbies or activities growing up?
6. What was your occupation or career and what did you enjoy most about it?
7. Can you share with me about a time that challenged you and how you grew from that?
8. Can you share a funny or memorable story from your youth?
9. Tell me about your No1 role model? Who were they and how did they impact you?
10. What are some of your favourite family traditions or memories?
11. How did you handle parenting and raising your children? What were the values you wanted to instill in them?
12. What are some lessons or wisdom you would like to pass on to future generations?
13. Did you have any dreams or aspirations that you couldn’t pursue? Why?
14. How has technology and the world changed during your lifetime and what are your thoughts on those changes?
15. What are some of your favourite books, movies, or songs and why do they hold significance for you?
16. Can you share a recipe or a dish that has been passed down through generations in our family?
17. What are some of the places you have travelled to and which one was the most memorable for you?
18. How do you stay positive and maintain a sense of joy in life?
19. Are there any life lessons or advice you would like to share with your grandchildren?
20. What do you hope your legacy will be and what message would you like to leave for future generations?

This is Step 1 of my 5 email series to :

“5 Easy steps to Honour and Celebrate your Gma or Grandad… or Nonna, Babcia, Dembart, Pau Pau”

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