80s Questions to Ask Your Kid
Fun and nostalgic questions about the 1980s to share with your kids, sparking conversations about music, movies, fashion, and pop culture from that iconic decade.
1What do you think about the music from the 1980s, and which songs do you like?
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What do you think about the music from the 1980s, and which songs do you like?
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Why this works
Introduces kids to 80s music and gets their opinions on different genres, helping them discover new music and understand the era's cultural impact.
2Have you ever seen any movies from the 1980s, and what did you think of them?
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Have you ever seen any movies from the 1980s, and what did you think of them?
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Why this works
Explores 80s cinema and gets kids' reactions to classic films, helping them appreciate the storytelling and special effects of that era.
3What do you think about the fashion and hairstyles from the 1980s?
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What do you think about the fashion and hairstyles from the 1980s?
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Why this works
Discusses 80s style and gets kids' reactions to the bold fashion choices, helping them understand how trends change over time.
4Do you know what a Walkman is, and how do you think it compares to today's music devices?
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Do you know what a Walkman is, and how do you think it compares to today's music devices?
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Why this works
Introduces kids to 80s technology and gets them thinking about how music consumption has evolved, helping them appreciate modern conveniences.
5What do you think about the video games from the 1980s, and have you played any?
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What do you think about the video games from the 1980s, and have you played any?
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Why this works
Explores 80s gaming and gets kids' reactions to classic games, helping them understand the evolution of video game technology.
6Do you know what MTV is, and how do you think it changed music and culture?
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Do you know what MTV is, and how do you think it changed music and culture?
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Why this works
Discusses the impact of MTV and gets kids thinking about how music videos influenced culture, helping them understand media's role in society.
7What do you think about the toys and games that were popular in the 1980s?
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What do you think about the toys and games that were popular in the 1980s?
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Why this works
Introduces kids to 80s toys and gets their reactions to classic playthings, helping them understand how entertainment has changed.
8Do you know what a cassette tape is, and how do you think it compares to streaming music?
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Do you know what a cassette tape is, and how do you think it compares to streaming music?
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Why this works
Explores 80s music technology and gets kids thinking about the differences between physical and digital media, helping them appreciate modern technology.
9What do you think about the TV shows from the 1980s, and have you seen any?
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What do you think about the TV shows from the 1980s, and have you seen any?
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Why this works
Discusses 80s television and gets kids' reactions to classic shows, helping them understand how entertainment has evolved.
10Do you know what a rotary phone is, and how do you think it compares to smartphones?
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Do you know what a rotary phone is, and how do you think it compares to smartphones?
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Why this works
Introduces kids to 80s communication technology and gets them thinking about how phones have changed, helping them appreciate modern connectivity.
11What do you think about the cars from the 1980s, and do you like their designs?
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What do you think about the cars from the 1980s, and do you like their designs?
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Why this works
Explores 80s automotive design and gets kids' reactions to classic cars, helping them understand how vehicle styles have evolved.
12Do you know what a VCR is, and how do you think it compares to streaming services?
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Do you know what a VCR is, and how do you think it compares to streaming services?
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Why this works
Discusses 80s video technology and gets kids thinking about how movie watching has changed, helping them appreciate modern entertainment options.
13What do you think about the hairstyles from the 1980s, and would you ever try them?
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What do you think about the hairstyles from the 1980s, and would you ever try them?
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Why this works
Explores 80s hair trends and gets kids' reactions to bold styles, helping them understand how fashion and beauty standards change over time.
14Do you know what a boom box is, and how do you think it compares to today's speakers?
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Do you know what a boom box is, and how do you think it compares to today's speakers?
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Why this works
Introduces kids to 80s audio technology and gets them thinking about how sound systems have evolved, helping them appreciate modern audio quality.
15What do you think about the dance moves from the 1980s, and have you tried any?
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What do you think about the dance moves from the 1980s, and have you tried any?
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Why this works
Discusses 80s dance culture and gets kids' reactions to classic moves, helping them understand how dance trends have evolved.
16Do you know what a floppy disk is, and how do you think it compares to today's storage?
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Do you know what a floppy disk is, and how do you think it compares to today's storage?
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Why this works
Explores 80s computer technology and gets kids thinking about how data storage has evolved, helping them appreciate modern computing power.
17What do you think about the cartoons and animated shows from the 1980s?
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What do you think about the cartoons and animated shows from the 1980s?
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Why this works
Discusses 80s animation and gets kids' reactions to classic cartoons, helping them understand how children's entertainment has evolved.
18Do you know what a pay phone is, and how do you think it compares to cell phones?
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Do you know what a pay phone is, and how do you think it compares to cell phones?
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Why this works
Introduces kids to 80s communication technology and gets them thinking about how phone access has changed, helping them appreciate modern connectivity.
19What do you think about the sports and athletes from the 1980s?
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What do you think about the sports and athletes from the 1980s?
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Why this works
Explores 80s sports culture and gets kids' reactions to classic athletes and events, helping them understand how sports have evolved.
20Do you know what a typewriter is, and how do you think it compares to computers?
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Do you know what a typewriter is, and how do you think it compares to computers?
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Why this works
Discusses 80s writing technology and gets kids thinking about how text creation has evolved, helping them appreciate modern word processing.
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