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 fathers
and 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 the
responsibility 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 young
age. Today, many countries have child labor laws that strictly limit the amount and type of
work children can do. Children are now expected to put most of their energy toward their
education. Do you think it is better for children to be only students until they finish high
school or college? Or do you think that teenagers who work gain valuable experience that
helps them become successful adults?
3. Worldwide, a significant number of parents are unable to give their children good educa
tional opportunities or a childhood without deprivation. What should governments do to
help families meet the basic needs of all children?

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