Interview Your Parents About Their Lives
Learn your parents' stories while you still can.
At a Glance
Free+
Multiple conversations
Year-round
About This Experience
Parents have entire lives you know nothing about. Sitting down to genuinely learn their stories creates connection and preserves history while there's still time.
Cost Breakdown
Estimated costs can vary based on location, season, and personal choices.
Budget
Basic experience, economical choices
Mid-Range
Comfortable experience, quality choices
Luxury
Premium experience, best options
Difficulty & Requirements
Perfect for beginners. Minimal preparation needed.
Physical Requirements
None
Prerequisites
- Living parents or parental figures
Tips & Advice
Ask about their parents and childhood
Use the StoryCorps question list for prompts
Record the conversations
Be curious, not judgmental
It often opens new understanding
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Quick Summary
- Category Relationships
- Starting Cost Free
- Time Needed Multiple conversations
- Best Season Year-round
- Difficulty Easy
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