Enable your kids to learn about their own families
March 28th, 2008Getting your children to help you fill these forms out will enable your kids to learn everything about their own families. Some kids will find this to be boring, so it’s up to the parents to make this job fun. Many parents do this by sharing stories about their wedding, or how they met their spouse, or something silly their father did in college that made you start dating him. This will give the kids a chance to learn about your history, as well as allow you to reminisce about the old days. Be prepared for your kids to think you are weird and strange, and also be prepared for them to laugh. You did it to your parents and you will be cursed by them doing it to you, so just be prepared.
Once you get all your sheets done, you may want to get the sheets for your parents, siblings, grandparents and other family members going as far back as you can remember. Call some family members if you have too. They usually don’t mind sharing. If nothing else, they will be glad to hear from you, and once you tell them why you are calling, they may even do the same thing.