Family/가족

FAMILYToday most people live in a small nuclear family, and a lot of wives have jobs outside the home. However, many people wonder if having a nuclear family helps understand personal interactions among family members. Children with career moms are becoming lonelier, and sometimes have problems adapting themselves to society.
But some people say a uniform way of living may be unconsciously forced upon the members of a large family, and having different personalities is considered freakish in such a case.
Others argue that all latchkey kids do not necessarily become problem children. They say problems are due to the lack of discipline, not family size. If parents are sound role models, and parental responsibilities are well performed, children will grow up with healthy minds regardless of family size.
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS:
Nuclear family
Big family
Extended family
Family business
Single-parent family
Family background
Family doctor
Family planning
Family tree
Family man
Family name
Family gathering
Stepmother/stepfather
Half-brother/half-sister
EXPRESS YOURSELF:
Who is the boss in your home, you or your partner?
Who do you ought to do the dishes? Husbands or wives?
Do you expect your wife to get a job outside the home?
Would you help your wife with the household chores if she worked outside?
Is it OK with you if your wife continues to work even after she has a baby?
How would you feel if your wife made more money than you did?
What would you do if your wife made enough money to support your family? Would you quit your job?
Who do you think ought to discipline your children?
What did you do, and how did you feel, when your first child was born?
Did you expect a boy as your first child?
Describe how your family members share household duties.
What do you think about living with your parents-in-law?
Do you enjoy taking care of your children?
Talk about the roles of a mom and dad in disciplining children.
Tell me something about your family.