Lesson 7-
Commuinication & Culture
UNIT 1: THE GENERATION GAP
I. Communication

What kind of family do you live in?

2. What do you think the advantages and disadvantages of living in an extended or a nuclear family are?
Act 2: Report your group`s opinions

NUCLEAR FAMILY
Children are closer to the parents and can have more free and frank discussion about their problems with parents which helps for the better development of their personality.
EXTENDED FAMILY
Parents have enough time to look after their children
II. CULTURE
Act 1. Read the following text about the coming back of the extended families and answer the questions.
( work in group)
Act. 2. Discuss with a partner
1. What is the current family trend in Viet Nam?
2. What are the reasons for the current trend?
3. Do you think children are happier growing up in extended families?
1. What is the current family trend in Viet Nam?

The Vietnamese family now exists in two major forms: nuclear families (two generations) and extended families (from three generations upwards). The nuclear family is the most common.
2. What are the reasons for the current trend?

Western values have been adopted into Vietnamese society.
Today, many young people embrace their freedom and independence.

Besides, they can afford to buy their own house/ flat and take care
of their children without depending on their parents. Some of them
work in other provinces or abroad, so they live far away from
their parents.
Yes, I do. When living in an extended family, young children can be taken care of grandparents or other members of the family
3. Do you think children are happier growing up in extended families?

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