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B2 – Upper Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friendship is an essential part of human connection, offering support, mutual understanding, and shared memories that lead to one’s personal development and a sense of well-being. Even so, the nature of friendships tends to shift significantly after one becomes a parent. While it is generally believed that the biggest drive to this sudden change is the all-consuming demands of parenthood, there are more complex psychological and societal factors at work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through the provided link, you can learn more about how friendships and shifting priorities become more complicated after having children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.huffpost.com\/entry\/friendships-parents-child-free_l_65031c76e4b008b66733cd20<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. What does \u201csuccumb to a slow fizzle\u201d<\/strong> mean in the sentence, \u201cWhen a new parent and their child-free friend have unrealistic expectations for what\u2019s to come, it\u2019s a perfect recipe for the relationship to succumb to a slow fizzle<\/strong>.<\/span><\/em>\u201d? Use this expression in your own sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does \u201cin the picture\u201d<\/strong> mean in the sentence, \u201cIt\u2019s hard to make plans once kids are in the picture<\/span><\/strong>, but structural issues in our society compound the problem. \u201d<\/em>? Use this expression in your own sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What does \u201cboth sides of the fence\u201d<\/strong> mean in the sentence, \u201cChris Choy Bush, a mother of one in Minneapolis, feels that for her and her partner, having a child later in their lives was an advantage, as they got to experience this challenge from both sides of the fence<\/span><\/strong>: first as the child-free couple and then as the new parents.\u201d<\/em>? Use this in your own sentence.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. How does the arrival of a child impact the dynamics of friendships?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. What are the potential challenges in bridging the gap between parents and childless friends?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Why is it important to recognize and address these changes in friendships for parents?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Why is it helpful for parents to have a support system that includes both other parents and friends without children? Tell me more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Are there people in your circle who are at a similar life stage? Please share.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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