- Do you live in a 3 generation household? If no, how many generations do you live with? There are many advantages to living in 3 generation households, name one.
- There are many disadvantages. Name one.
- Have you ever lived alone? If yes, explain how that felt at first compared to living as part of a family. If no, do you think you are the kind of person who would enjoy and be good at living alone? Why?
- Empty nesters are individuals or couples whose children have grown and left home but who stay in the family home rather than downsize. Tell us about an empty nester who you know (it can be your parent(s), a friend, a colleague or a family friend). How many kids were there in the family home before the kids left? When did the last kid move out? Did they react well or badly to becoming an empty nester? Why?
- There are many things that empty nesters can do that they couldn't do when they were still looking after children. Name something that Japanese empty nesters often get involved in.
- Have you become an empty nester? If yes, how do you feel about that? Is it 'freedom at last!' or do you feel lonely now that your kids have moved out? If no, how do you think you would feel?
Question 1
I do not live in a three generation household, nor do I want to. I think one advantage is that there is always a person who can look after children.Question 2
I think there would be a lack of privacy.Question 3
Yes, I have lived alone and I loved it! I am a person her enjoys solitude and my own company. When I first lived by myself, I felt that I was free.Question 4
I have a lot of friends who have left home as it is normal in NZ for people to move out of the house at 18. They may return for holidays or special occasions.Question 5
They can travel much more.Question 6
No, I haven't. But I cannot wait until that happens.Tough Vocabulary
| - English - | - Japanese - |
|---|---|
| look after | 世話をする |
| lack of privacy | プライバシーの欠如 |
| solitude | 孤独 |
| my own company | 自分で |