Tell about one of the best gifts you ever received.  Who gave it to you?

In what ways do you look or act like your parents?

Describe a serious argument or fight you’ve had with another person.  How did you resolve it?

What are some unanswered questions you wish you could have asked your parents or grandparents?

What, besides school, has been an important learning experience for you?

Describe one of the first memories you have of your father or mother (or any other relative).

What state or country does your father’s family come from?  Your mother’s family?

Describe something that made your mother or father sad.

Describe something that your mother or father thought was very important in life.

Describe some ways your parents influenced your thoughts about religion or politics.

What word or phrase decribes your father’s or mother’s personality?

Name a person who has significantly influenced your life.  How?

Where were you and what were you doing when you first heard about the 9/11/01 attacks?

Describe one of your best or worst teachers.

Describe the kids you grew up with--your gang of friends.

Describe a neighbor who was difficult to live with.

Describe a public figure who has inspired you.

Describe an issue on which there was a difference of opinion in your family.

Has anyone in your family been affected by a war?  Who, and how?

What activities, besides eating, went on at the kitchen table in the home where you grew up?

Tell a story about the best athlete in your family.

Describe something that made your mother or father happy.

What is the first thing that comes to mind about any of your grandparents?

Describe your parents’ physical features.

What relative did you spend the most time with when you were a child?  What did you do?

What was your family’s attitude toward formal education?

Describe something you really admire about one of your sisters or brothers.

What did your parents argue about?

What was a favorite saying of your mother or father?

Describe a couple of souvenirs that your family bought on vacation.

Who awakens first in your family?  How are you awakened?