Parent Interview Question
Parent Interview Question
This is the best school in my vicinity. I have got good reviews about the quality of education and
overall development of the child.
Any special incident or memorable moment that you would like to share about your child?
Successful parent will give their child a happy, healthy, safe and secure environment for emotional
and physical growth of child.
Successful Parenting means giving child a comfort level where he/she can share anything with
you. He does not really have to look for friends/company outside to express himself.
17. How would you develop the qualities of sharing & caring in your child?
18. Would you like to share something special about your child?
My child has a sharp memory.
19. What should you do when your child misbehaves in front of others?
20. How do you make sure that your child eats a balanced and adequate healthy diet?
22. Can we provide some kind of justification on forcing our wishes onto the child?
That depends on the kind of wish. May be we can force him to eat a balanced diet or wear proper
attire or behave in certain way despite the fact that the child wants to do otherwise. But that certainly
does not mean that the parents must force the child to choose as per their liking as this will kill the
child’s individuality. Every child is unique and we must learn to respect their wishes , ideas and
thoughts.
Gross motor skills are involved in movement and coordination of the arms, legs, and other large
body parts and movements. They participate in actions such as running, crawling, swimming, etc.
Fine motor skills are involved in smaller movements that occur in the wrists, hands, fingers, and
the feet and toes Running, Dancing, jumping enhance gross motor skills.Playing with dough,
coloring with fingers, squeeze out a sponge, scribbling with pencil enhance fine motor skills.
25. What has been your child’s personal milestone till today in your opinion?
She started wearing clothes by herself, eating herself.
27. Being a parent is difficult or rewarding or frightening or wonderful. What is your opinion?
Difficult specially when you are back from work & your child wants to play with you,
Rewarding when you see smile on her face with your gestures,
Frightening - when I see mis-happenings with children in society,
Wonderful - Being a parent is the most beautiful experience of one’s life.
28. What are your views on school giving homework to your child?
43. What are your priorities to search in a school while seeking admission in a particular
school?
45. How do you and your partner spend the leisure time with the child?
Mostly we all spend good time for an 1 hour after the dinner. My daughter used to recite her prayers
(which she learn in her school), her rhymes. Used to talk about the day she spend. We used to
appreciate her for all she did good during the day or explain what she did wrong. Sometimes I recite
stories if she wishes to hear.
47. Are there any responsibilities given to your child from your side?
Yes, whenever she create a mess in house, I ask her to keep her toys and other light stuff like
newspaper etc on proper place
48. Name the story book given to your child from your end in the recent past.
Story book by panchatantra - “The unfaithful friend”, Little Red Riding hood
50. Why are you choosing our school for getting admission for your child?
This is the best school in my vicinity. I have got good reviews about the quality of education and
overall development of the child.
51. Do you have any kind of suggestions to improve the education at primary level?
Primary education should be enjoyable with different activity rooms and play areas.It should be non-
judgmental. Kids should not be reviewed, judge and commented. This will slowly kill their free spirit
and fundamental happiness.
52. What are your aspirations for the future of your child?
I think I want my kids to grow to be confident and happy young persons who can deal with whatever
life throws at them.I just want that they have the self-confidence to make the right decision for
themselves.
53. How do you perceive your role as a parent in the education of your child?
Parent are very much responsible in a child’s education. Parents have to give happy, healthy, safe
and secure environment to the child. If a parent pays attention in educating a child in all aspect, the
child will be a confident and successful person.
55. Name some of the important things a school should have for pre-school children.
Hygienic environment,
Pure water for drinking,
Healthy food to eat
Proper safety measures,
Activity rooms and play areas
56. Is your child fully trained with toilet and washroom manners?
Yes
57. What are your views with respect to the joint family versus nuclear family while focusing
on the child‟s overall development?
Joint family is better for the development of the child, since the child gets to interact with a larger
number of people. especially now, when most people have just one or 2 children, company is a must.
Grandparents are more patient with and have more time for the child. Even though we may be living
in a nuclear family, we must take efforts to make the child aware of his extended family. This can
include vacations spent with grandparents, relatives etc.
58. Did you send your child to the play school prior to the admission?
Yes
59. What could be the best thing given to your child as a parent?
My time
60. What do you believe in-formal or informal or combination of both kinds of education?
Why?
Combination of both.
62. What is the best way to teach a preschooler to be courteous and appreciative?
63. You are writing a test for nursery admission and you realize that the person next to you is
cheating, what would you do?
65. What are your views on the recent Gurgaon incident where a school boy shot his class
mate? What in your opinion was missing?
Total case of negligence by parents.
70. List out according to priority the expectations / end results from your child:
Happiness, achievement, academics, overall personality.Happiness, achievement, overall personality,
academics
91. Your son is playing in the block area. His friend knocks over block structure and in return
your son hits his friend . What will you do and why?
First I will ensure that the friend is ok and will offer him water. Then I will ask my son to say sorry to
his friend. Nobody can hit anybody in any situation. Then I will tell his friend about his behavior in a
very polite and soft voice.
92. A parent comes to pick up their child and notices a bite received by your child. They
become angry and demand to speak to you . How will you handle the situation?
I will say sorry to them and will make them ensure that this will not happen in future again. Then I will
ask my child about the reason for doing such an act. Will explain her that she can never bite anybody
in any situation.
93. A classroom is run on values. The values maybe designated by policy or influenced by the
teachers and parents. What do you when a parent’s different values interfere with classroom
procedures?
94. What you would do in a situation like if two children were fighting over a toy or if a child
was not listening to you?
I will try to divert the attention of one of the child to some other toy or thing.
100. Whether mother is working or not if working who looks after the child in her absence ?
Non-working, Father
109. What are your expectations from your child and what is his/her biggest positive point?
I expect good and friendly behavior from my child.
115. Mention a few reinforcement techniques you use with your child?
116. What are the restrictions put on your child by you and why?
I had put some restrictions on chocolates and chips which if taken on daily basis might affect the teeth
and health of child. Restrictions on watching rhymes on TV for a particular time.
117. How should children utilize their free time?
They should pursue their hobby like cycling, painting, dancing. Meet friends and people for their social
development.
122. What do you want your child to become when he grows up?
125. What benefits/gains do you see by having sent your child to a play school?
126. What languages are being used to communicate with the child at home?
English and Hindi
136. Do you remember when was your child last given a vaccination and which vaccinations
were given ?
Heapititis B , In the month of may 2017.
138. What would you do if your child cries during the first few days of going to school?
I will make her ensure that her teachers will take care of her more than I do.