Family

1. What are the functions of a family?

2. “I feel safe with my family”. Explain this statement.

3. Choose two of your family members and describe and compare them / personality,

lifestyle, habits,.../

4. What are (your) parents like? (Main roles of parents, different types of parents)

5. Have the social roles of men and women changed?

6. How do you and your siblings help at home?

7. Parents should have one child nowadays. Present your attitude.

8. How do you imagine your future family? What is your opinion of living together without

marriage (in cohabitation)?

9. What happens after a man and a woman decide to get married. Describe a typical Slovak

wedding.

10. What are the main reasons for divorce?

11. Broken families. What does it mean?

Simulations

1. Marriage has its side. It teaches you loyalty, forgiveness, tolerance, respect, sharing and
other valuable qualities you would not need if you stayed single.
Concerning the statement, would you prefer staying single to being married? Why yes/why
not?

2. Your younger brother is very lazy. He spends a lot of time watching television and doing
nothing. It makes you angry because you do most domestic chores. Talk to him and tell him
what worries you. Split your duties and domestic chores and agree about the ones which you
will share. Consider which one of you should vacuum the carpet, mop the floor, wash up, do
laundry, empty the dustbin, cut the grass, wash the car, etc.