Paul Holmes -
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“Fathers” ESL Discussion Questions

I. Fatherhood

1. Do you have any advice for young men who want to be fathers?
2. What is your relationship with your father like now?
3. How do we know that people are good parents?
4. What is a father?
5. What would happen if we didn’t have fathers anymore?

II. Fatherly Advice

6. What is the best advice your father has ever given you?
7. Is it easy for you to talk to your father about things that matter?
8. What do you think it takes to be a good father?
9. Are there any ways that you would like to be different from your father?
10. Do you think fathers should be more involved in their children’s lives?

III. Family Dynamics

11. Do you live with your father?
12. Why do you think fathers are important?
13. Who are some famous fathers?
14. What does your father do for a living?
15. How did your father influence your life?

IV. Father’s Interests

16. What does your father like to do in his free time?
17. What is your father’s favorite food?
18. Do you think that your father has changed in the past five years?
19. What advice would you give to a young person who doesn’t have a father-figure in their life?
20. Where does your father work?

V. Lessons from Fathers

21. What did you learn from your father?
22. What are your memories of your father?
23. What does it mean to be a good father?
24. What are some of the challenges of being a father?
25. What is the most important thing to teach your children?

VI. Father-Child Relationships

26. Do you think it is important for fathers to be involved in their children’s lives? Why/why not?
27. How does your father make you feel?
28. What is your father like?
29. How do you celebrate Father’s Day?
30. What is one thing you admire about your father?

VII. Father Figures

31. Who is a father figure in your life besides your dad?
32. What qualities do you think make a good father figure?
33. How can someone be a good father figure?
34. Have you ever looked up to a famous father figure?
35. What impact can a father figure have on a child’s life?

VIII. Cultural Perspectives on Fatherhood

36. How is fatherhood viewed in your culture?
37. Are there any traditions related to fathers in your culture?
38. How do different cultures celebrate Father’s Day?
39. What role do fathers play in family life in your culture?
40. How do you think fatherhood is changing in modern society?

IX. Personal Reflections

41. What is your favorite memory with your father?
42. What do you wish you could tell your father?
43. How do you think your father sees you?
44. What is something you want to learn from your father?
45. How would you describe your father’s personality?

X. Future of Fatherhood

46. What do you think fatherhood will look like in the future?
47. How can fathers adapt to changing family dynamics?
48. What skills do you think are important for future fathers?
49. How can society support fathers in their roles?
50. What do you hope to pass on to your children as a father?

XI. Challenges of Fatherhood

51. What are some common challenges fathers face?
52. How can fathers overcome these challenges?
53. What support systems are available for fathers?
54. How can fathers balance work and family life?
55. What is the hardest part of being a father for you?

XII. Celebrating Fathers

56. How do you celebrate your father’s birthday?
57. What gifts do you think are meaningful for fathers?
58. What activities do you enjoy doing with your father?
59. How can you show appreciation for your father?
60. What is the best way to spend time with your father?
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