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

Having only one child, also known as being a “singleton parent,” has its own of pros and cons. The choice to have a single child can be a deliberate choice or the outcome of various circumstances. Parents with an only child also frequently encounter reactions of sympathy, surprise, and judgment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite societal perceptions, there are several notable benefits to having only one kid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the article to learn the benefits of only having one child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.huffpost.com\/entry\/one-child-parent-benefits-goog_l_65bbd9b1e4b01c5c3a3a46a2<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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  1. What does “to be met with<\/strong> something<\/strong>” mean, “As a parent of one child, you\u2019re often met with surprised, dismissive or pitying comments<\/strong> from others.” <\/em>Use this idiom in a sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does “one-and-done<\/strong>” mean? “But there are also plenty of folks who happily chose the \u201cone-and-done<\/strong>\u201d path.”<\/em> Use this phrase in a sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Define “tag-team<\/strong>“. “You can tag-team<\/strong> with a partner more easily.<\/em>” Make a sentence with this word.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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

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    1. What are your thoughts on the “one-and-done” approach?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. In your opinion, what are the pros and cons of having only one child? <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. How does having just one child contribute to a better work-life balance?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Is it common in your country to only have one child? Why or why not?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. In what ways can parents challenge or change societal perceptions regarding the decision to have only one child?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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