Families in Upheaval Worldwide Page6 Kenia

IV. Talking and Writing.Discuss the following topics. Then choose one of them to write about.1. At one time, women were supposed to be taken care of all their lives, first by their fathersand then by their husbands. But that also meant that they were controlled by these men.Today, in many countries, women have financial and personal independenceand theresponsibility of being self-reliant. In your opinion, which way of life is better for women?2. Once, children were a financial asset to a family because they worked from a very youngage. Today, many countries have child labor laws that strictly limit the amount and type ofwork children can do. Children are now expected to put most of their energy toward theireducation. Do you think it is better for children to be only students until they finish highschool or college? Or do you think that teenagers who work gain valuable experience thathelps them become successful adults?3. Worldwide, a significant number of parents are unable to give their children good educational opportunities or a childhood without deprivation. What should governments do tohelp families meet the basic needs of all children?

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