1. What is 1 thing that your parents said to you or didn’t say to you that have shaped you into the person you are today. Explain how this has affected you. Example, “My mom told me to never use drugs and thankfully, due to her good advice, I have never touched anything.” Another example, My father never said, “I love you” so now I feel insecure. I need constant reassurance from my boyfriend that he really does love me.” Give 1 response.

2. What are 2 problems your family had while you were growing up that has shaped you into the person you are today? Explain how each problem affected you, then and now? Example, “My father was an alcoholic which caused so much stress for my family. He would come home drunk and then get into a huge fight with my mom. Discuss 2 problems.

3. What are 2 changes that you can make with your own child which will make you a better parent than your parents were to you? Explain each response. Example, “My dad did not take the time to really get to know me. He was there physically but not emotionally. I am going to make sure to spend quality time with my child. I want my future son or daughter to know that they can come to me and talk to me about everything.” Expand on this. Discuss 2 changes.

4. Will you be able to tell your child, “I love you?” Why or why not? Example, “Yes, I will be able to tell my child “I love you” because my mother was a very loving
person…….” Expand on this.

5. What is one of your happiest childhood memories? Explain why this memory is so special.

6. What is one of your saddest childhood memories? Explain why this memory is so sad to you.