Lesson 23
ParentIng
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Procedure
1. Warm-up
1) What are some of the greatest challenges that face parents when rais-
ing children in todays world?
2) What are some specific challenges or issues dealing with child rearing
that are unique to your culture or part of the world (e.g., education,
freedom, religion, dress, discipline, etc.)?
2. speaking
Do ex. 1 (questions 110), p. 74.
3. Listening
Listen to the conversation and answer the questions.
D a d. Hey. Uh, what are you doing home this weekend? I thought class- es didnt end until next week.
D a u g h t e r. Hi Dad. I love you.
D a d. Ah, the three magic words. I NEED HELP! Ive heard those
before.
D a u g h t e r. Uh, Well, wed better sit down. D a d. Uh, this doesnt sound good.
D a u g h t e r. Well, first of all hey, is that painting on the wall new? D a d. No, no, no, no, no. Lets get back to the conversation now.
D a u g h t e r. Okay, first of all, I am failing all of my classes, I lost my
job, I wrecked my car, I mean, your car last week. Its at the bottom of the
lake I think, and the laptop I borrowed from you well, it was in the back-
seat of the car. Thats all of the good news.
D a d. Uh, wait
D a u g h t e r. Dad. Youre not saying anything D a d. Okay. Now, whats the bad news?
D a u g h t e r. Well, I just found out that my old boyfriend was a mem-
ber of a gang; he says that he and 20 of his friends are gonna come over here to talk to you about what you posted on their Facebook page.
D a d. I dont even know how to use Facebook!
D a u g h t e r. Well, you do now. I have to go. Id rather not be here in about 20 minutes. Love you. Bye.
D a d. Ugh!!
1) Where does this conversation take place?
a) at the girls dormitory b) at their home
c) in the car
2) What might have happened to the family car? a) The woman drove it into some deep water. b) Some people stole the vehicle by the lake. c) The mans daughter hit a tree on a picnic.
3) The fathers computer is currently .
a) in a repair shop after the woman dumped water on it b) being stored safely in the vehicle by the lake
c) in serious trouble unless it is in a waterproof container
4) The mans daughter might have been dating a man who was . a) majoring in criminal justice at the university
b) or will be involved in some illegal activity c) working as an officer in a police gang unit
5) From the conversation, the fathers best course of action in the next
20 minutes is to .
a) sit on his front porch and watch the sunset b) plant some new sunflowers in his yard
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c) jump in his car and leave home or call the police
Key: 1 b, 2 a, 3 c, 4 b, 5 c.
4. Reading
Do ex. 2, p. 75.
5. speaking
Do ex. 4, p. 77.
6. Writing
Vocabulary practice
Fill in the gaps with the words from the Word File (p. 76)
1) The teacher expected her students to her.
2) She became a difficult young .
3) A few problems to be discussed.
4) It was that hed find out her secret sooner or later.
5) Its your idea dont me if it doesnt work.
6) She has no right to in her sons marriage.
7) She bitterly his mothers influence over him.
8) People are free to accept or Stones interpretation of the facts.
9) Samuel trained every day improve his performance.
10) His daughter was headstrong and .
Key: 1obey, 2 adolescent, 3 remain, 4 inevitable, 5 blame, 6 interfere,
7 resented, 8 reject, 9 in order to, 10 rebellious.
7. summary
Do ex. 1 (questions 1116), p. 74.
8. Homework
Ex. 5, p. 77.
Lesson 24
ParentS and adoleSCentS
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Procedure
1. Warm-up
Match.
| 1) My grandmothers husband is | a) my sister too |
| 2) My mothers grandmother is | b) my uncle |
| 3) My brothers sister is | c) my great grandmother |
| 4) My daughters son is | d) my cousin |
| 5) My aunt and uncles daughter is | e) my niece |
| 6) My cousins father is | f) my mother-in-law |
| 7) My wifes mother is | g) my grandfather |
| 8) My daughters brother is | h) my grandson |
| 9) My brothers daughter is | i) me, of course |
| 10) My parents only child is | j) my son |
2. speaking
Do ex. 1 (questions 1721), p. 74.
| 3. | Writing and speaking Work in pairs | |
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| 4. | Vocabulary practice | |
| Do ex. 1, p. 79. | ||
| 5. | Listening and speaking | |
| Pre-listening. Work in pairs Match the words and their definitions. Then listen to the text and check. |
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| 9) dealing with | i) a very big increase / growth (opposite to fall / decrease / decline) |
| 10) mixing with | j) special institutions whose job is to look after children while parents are working |
Key: 1 f, 2 i, 3 b, 4 j, 5 a, 6 c, 7 e, 8 d, 9 h, 10 g.
Listen to the piece of information from the Internet and say if the same situation in Ukraine appears. Do Ukrainian families face similar problems? Discuss it with your partner.
MODERN BRITISH FAMILIES
Father leaves for work in the morning after breakfast. The two child- ren take the bus to school, and mother stays at home cooking and cleaning until father and the kids return home in the evening. This is the traditional picture of a happy family living in Britain. But is it true today? The answer is no! The past 20 years have seen enormous changes in the lives and structures of families in Britain, and the traditional model is no longer true in many cases.
The biggest change has been caused by divorce. As many as 2 out of
3 marriages now end in divorce, leading to a situation where many children live with one parent and only see the other at weekends or holidays.
There has also been a huge rise in the number of mothers who work. The large rise in divorces has meant many women need to work to support themselves and their children. Even when there is no divorce, many fami- lies need both parents to work in order to survive. This has caused an in- crease in childcare facilities, though they are very expensive and can be difficult to find in many areas. In addition, women are no longer happy to stay at home raising children, and many have careers earning as much as or even more than men, the traditional breadwinners.
There has also been a sharp increase in the number of single mothers, particularly among teenagers. Many of their children grow up never know- ing their fathers, and some people feel the lack of a male role model has a damaging effect on their lives.
However, these changes have not had a totally negative effect. For women, it is now much easier to have a career and good salary. Although it is difficult to be a working mother, it has become normal and its no longer seen as a bad thing for the children. As for children themselves, some ar- gue that modern children grow up to be more independent and mature than in the past. From an early age they have to go to childminders or nurser- ies, and so they are used to dealing with strangers and mixing with other children.
So while the traditional model of a family may no longer be true in modern Britain, the modern family continues to raise happy, successful children.
6. Reading
Do ex. 2, p. 79.
7. summary
There is much talk recently of increased social problems due to family breakdown. Is this true in your country?
Is divorce permitted in your culture? Is it common in your country?
8. Homework
Think your ideas out and write them down answering the question Do you get on well with all of your family members?
Lesson 25
ConFlICtS In FaMIlIeS
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Procedure
1. Warm-up
1) Are there any kind of conflicts in the family?
2) What kind of conflicts occur in a family?
3) Is there any conflict in your family?
4) Did you experience any kind of conflict in your family?
2. Reading and speaking
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3. Reading and writing
Read the article and make up sentences using the 2nd Conditional.
Example: If my son / daughter was scared I would ask him / her about
the reason.
I would teach them how to stand up for themselves.
BULLYING
Bullying is when a person deliberately and repeatedly hurts someone
else. The hurt can be physical or emotional. Bullying includes hitting, push-
ing, name calling, leaving people out and teasing. If anyone feels scared or
hurt when they are with someone, they may be being bullied. Bullying is a form of aggression that can escalate into violence. Children who are being bullied need adults to intervene and provide support.
If parents dont know whether or not their child is being bullied, the following are warning signs that might indicate that their child is being bullied.
The child:
y gets hurt or bruised;
y is scared or has nightmares;
y loses or has damaged possessions;
y puts him / herself down;
y doesnt want to go to school;
y has no friends or party invitations;
y often feels sick; or
y acts aggressively.
Parents can help their children deal with bullying by:
y Asking their child what is wrong;
y Reminding children that they have a right to feel safe;
y Letting their children know what bullying is and how to spot it;
y Teaching them that telling about bullying is okay;
y Teaching children how to stand up for themselves (for example teach- ing them to look the person in the eye and say stop bullying me);
y Teaching children not to laugh at anyone being bullied, not to join in bullying, not to give a person who is bullying lots of attention and not to leave people out of games;
y Telling the school and demanding action;
y Seeking help for their child to improve his / her social skills. A child who has been bullied can be at greater risk than others of being bullied again (even when the first bully has been dealt with). Children who have been bullied can benefit greatly from additional help, including debriefing about the bullying, and, in particular, making sure they have the social skills necessary to function effectively at school.
Parents can take steps to deal with children who are bullying others:
y Increase supervision when the child is with other children;
y Explain what bullying is and why it is not acceptable;
y Talk with the child about the impact of bullying on others. Try to get them to understand what it is like for the person being bullied;
y Ask how they would feel if they were being bullied;
y Talk about what they think might help them to stop bullying;
