42 Engaging Would You Rather Post Ideas Every Parenting Community Needs

Looking to spark lively discussions in your parenting community? Would You Rather questions are a playful way to get parents talking, sharing, and laughing together. This template library makes it easy to keep your conversations fresh and engaging with ready-to-post questions.

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Why This Works

Would You Rather questions are powerful for community engagement because they invite members to participate in a low-pressure, fun way. By presenting two interesting choices, these prompts break the ice and encourage even quieter members to join in. The simplicity of a forced choice makes it easy for everyone to respond, while the creativity of the scenarios sparks imagination and storytelling.

For parenting communities, this format is especially effective. Parents often seek connection with others who understand their daily joys and challenges. These questions celebrate the humor and unpredictability of parenting, creating a sense of camaraderie and shared experience. Over time, regular Would You Rather posts help build trust and authentic relationships among members.

42 Ready-to-Use Templates

1

Would you rather have your child always eat their veggies or always go to bed on time?

💡 Example: "Would you rather have your child always eat their veggies or always go to bed on time? Share your reasoning!"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #routine #healthy habits #question
2

Would you rather never step on a toy again or never do laundry again?

💡 Example: "Would you rather never step on a toy again or never do laundry again? Which would save your sanity?"

🔴 High Engagement Barrier 👤 Frequent #chores #humor #parenting life
3

Would you rather have a self-cleaning kitchen or a self-folding laundry machine?

💡 Example: "Would you rather have a self-cleaning kitchen or a self-folding laundry machine?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #household #imagination
4

Would you rather be able to pause time for naps or fast-forward bedtime routines?

💡 Example: "Would you rather be able to pause time for naps or fast-forward bedtime routines? Tell us why!"

🔴 High Engagement Barrier 👤 Top #sleep #imagination
5

Would you rather have unlimited coffee or unlimited patience?

💡 Example: "Would you rather have unlimited coffee or unlimited patience? Which would you pick?"

🔴 High Engagement Barrier 👤 Frequent #humor #energy #parenting
6

Would you rather always win at hide-and-seek or always win at getting your kids to clean up?

💡 Example: "Would you rather always win at hide-and-seek or always win at getting your kids to clean up?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #games #cleaning #fun
7

Would you rather have your child try a new food every day or read a new book every night?

💡 Example: "Would you rather have your child try a new food every day or read a new book every night? What motivates your choice?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #learning #nutrition #reading
8

Would you rather plan a family vacation to the beach or the mountains?

💡 Example: "Would you rather plan a family vacation to the beach or the mountains?"

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Lurker #travel #family #vacation
9

Would you rather have a magical extra hour each morning or each night?

💡 Example: "Would you rather have a magical extra hour each morning or each night?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Irregular #time management #magic #parenting
10

Would you rather never hear whining again or never hear fighting again?

💡 Example: "Would you rather never hear whining again or never hear fighting again? Which would bring more peace?"

🔴 High Engagement Barrier 👤 Top #behavior #humor #peace
11

Would you rather have a chef for family meals or a chauffeur for school drop-offs?

💡 Example: "Would you rather have a chef for family meals or a chauffeur for school drop-offs?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #support #wishful thinking
12

Would you rather relive your child's first steps or their first words?

💡 Example: "Would you rather relive your child's first steps or their first words? Why?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #milestones #memories
13

Would you rather always find matching socks or always find lost pacifiers?

💡 Example: "Would you rather always find matching socks or always find lost pacifiers?"

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Lurker #lost items #humor
14

Would you rather have a rainy day indoors with crafts or a sunny day outdoors at the park?

💡 Example: "Would you rather have a rainy day indoors with crafts or a sunny day outdoors at the park?"

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Lurker #activities #weather #fun
15

Would you rather have a family movie night or a family game night?

💡 Example: "Would you rather have a family movie night or a family game night?"

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Lurker #entertainment #family #activities
16

Would you rather have your child be an early bird or a night owl?

💡 Example: "Would you rather have your child be an early bird or a night owl?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Irregular #sleep #personality
17

Would you rather get a surprise hug or a surprise drawing from your child?

💡 Example: "Would you rather get a surprise hug or a surprise drawing from your child?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #affection #gifts
18

Would you rather clean up a glitter spill or a spaghetti spill?

💡 Example: "Would you rather clean up a glitter spill or a spaghetti spill? Which is the lesser evil?"

🔴 High Engagement Barrier 👤 Top #mess #humor
19

Would you rather teach your child to ride a bike or to swim?

💡 Example: "Would you rather teach your child to ride a bike or to swim? Which feels more rewarding?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Irregular #skills #teaching
20

Would you rather have to answer 'why' questions all day or listen to knock-knock jokes all day?

💡 Example: "Would you rather have to answer 'why' questions all day or listen to knock-knock jokes all day? Share your pick!"

🔴 High Engagement Barrier 👤 Frequent #humor #questions
21

Would you rather always have a stocked snack drawer or always get to eat your own meal warm?

💡 Example: "Would you rather always have a stocked snack drawer or always get to eat your own meal warm? Tell us what you would love more!"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #food #parenting life
22

Would you rather organize a birthday party or a holiday dinner for your family?

💡 Example: "Would you rather organize a birthday party or a holiday dinner for your family?"

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Lurker #events #planning
23

Would you rather spend a weekend camping with your kids or at a theme park?

💡 Example: "Would you rather spend a weekend camping with your kids or at a theme park?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #travel #adventure
24

Would you rather have your child be a picky eater or a messy eater?

💡 Example: "Would you rather have your child be a picky eater or a messy eater? Which is easier to handle?"

🔴 High Engagement Barrier 👤 Frequent #eating #habits #challenges
25

Would you rather read the same bedtime book every night or hear a new made-up story every night?

💡 Example: "Would you rather read the same bedtime book every night or hear a new made-up story every night?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #bedtime #reading #routine
26

Would you rather have a no-laundry week or a no-dishes week?

💡 Example: "Would you rather have a no-laundry week or a no-dishes week?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Irregular #chores #wishful thinking
27

Would you rather always have a clean car or a clean house?

💡 Example: "Would you rather always have a clean car or a clean house?"

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Lurker #cleaning #preferences
28

Would you rather win a year of free babysitting or a year of free groceries?

💡 Example: "Would you rather win a year of free babysitting or a year of free groceries? Which would you pick and why?"

🔴 High Engagement Barrier 👤 Top #support #savings
29

Would you rather take a solo spa day or a family adventure day?

💡 Example: "Would you rather take a solo spa day or a family adventure day?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #self-care #family time
30

Would you rather have a never-ending supply of wipes or batteries for toys?

💡 Example: "Would you rather have a never-ending supply of wipes or batteries for toys?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Irregular #supplies #parent hacks
31

Would you rather have a rainy weekend with board games or a sunny weekend with sports?

💡 Example: "Would you rather have a rainy weekend with board games or a sunny weekend with sports?"

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Lurker #weekend #activities
32

Would you rather have your child be super organized or super creative?

💡 Example: "Would you rather have your child be super organized or super creative? What is more important to you?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #traits #parenting values
33

Would you rather always have your kids' shoes on the right feet or never lose their water bottles?

💡 Example: "Would you rather always have your kids' shoes on the right feet or never lose their water bottles?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #organization #daily life
34

Would you rather handle a toddler tantrum in public or a teen eye roll at home?

💡 Example: "Would you rather handle a toddler tantrum in public or a teen eye roll at home? Share your survival tips!"

🔴 High Engagement Barrier 👤 Frequent #stages #challenges
35

Would you rather never deal with sibling rivalry or never have to nag about homework?

💡 Example: "Would you rather never deal with sibling rivalry or never have to nag about homework? Which would you prefer?"

🔴 High Engagement Barrier 👤 Top #behavior #school
36

Would you rather have your kid invent a new holiday or a new dessert?

💡 Example: "Would you rather have your kid invent a new holiday or a new dessert? What would it be?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #creativity #fun
37

Would you rather find a forgotten $20 in the laundry or in your child's backpack?

💡 Example: "Would you rather find a forgotten $20 in the laundry or in your child's backpack?"

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Lurker #surprise #money
38

Would you rather have a year with no screen time battles or a year with no picky eating?

💡 Example: "Would you rather have a year with no screen time battles or a year with no picky eating? Which would be your dream?"

🔴 High Engagement Barrier 👤 Frequent #technology #food
39

Would you rather your child be the class clown or the teacher's pet?

💡 Example: "Would you rather your child be the class clown or the teacher's pet?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Irregular #school #personality
40

Would you rather always have a full tank of gas or a full fridge?

💡 Example: "Would you rather always have a full tank of gas or a full fridge?"

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Lurker #convenience #life hacks
41

Would you rather get an extra hour of sleep or an extra hour of quiet time each day?

💡 Example: "Would you rather get an extra hour of sleep or an extra hour of quiet time each day? What would you do with it?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #rest #self-care
42

Would you rather your child make a new friend or learn a new skill this month?

💡 Example: "Would you rather your child make a new friend or learn a new skill this month? Why?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Irregular #growth #goals

How to Use These Templates

To use these templates, simply copy and paste a question into your community platform and invite members to respond. Add a playful emoji or a short intro to set the tone. Encourage members to share why they chose their answer for deeper engagement. Rotate between light-hearted and relatable scenarios to keep the conversation fresh. Consider posting at regular intervals, such as weekly, to make it a fun recurring feature.

Best Practices

  • Keep questions light, imaginative, and family-friendly.
  • Encourage members to explain their choices for richer discussion.
  • Rotate between humorous and thoughtful scenarios.
  • Avoid sensitive or controversial parenting topics.
  • Use inclusive language so all parenting styles feel welcome.

All Platforms Tips

For all platforms, keep your Would You Rather posts visually simple and easy to read. Use formatting like line breaks, emojis, or bold text to highlight the two choices. Engage with every reply to show appreciation and foster ongoing conversation. Consider using polls where available to make answering even easier, and always invite members to elaborate in the comments.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Would You Rather post?

A Would You Rather post offers two hypothetical choices and invites members to pick one, sparking fun discussion.

How often should I use these templates in my community?

Weekly or biweekly works well. Consistency helps members look forward to new questions without overwhelming the feed.

Can I modify these templates for different age groups?

Yes, feel free to tailor scenarios to suit parents of infants, toddlers, tweens, or teens.

How do I encourage more engagement with these posts?

Invite members to explain their choices. Tag or reply to members who answer to keep the conversation going.

Are these templates suitable for private and public communities?

Yes, these lighthearted prompts fit both public and private parenting groups.

Can I use polls for Would You Rather questions?

Absolutely. Polls make it easy to answer, but always encourage comments for deeper engagement.

What if a scenario does not fit my community's values?

You can skip or adapt any template to ensure it aligns with your community's culture and guidelines.

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