Motherhood

This English Lesson will focus on mothers and their role in society. Mother's Day in the USA is celebrated on May 12.

Check out this TED talk:
https://www.ted.com/talks/jessica_shortall_how_america_fails_new_parents_and_their_babies

Check out the article:
https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1703/170331-older-mothers.html

"I am closest to my mother, as she is my rock, my pillar of strength, and my world. Not only has she stood by me through all times - happy, sad, and otherwise - but there have even been moments when I had completely lost hope, and her immense belief in me had lifted me up."
- Amruta Khanvilka

Questions

• What do you think would be the best / worst job to have?
•  How long would you like to work?
•  Do you think that it is important to enjoy your work?
•  Do you consider people you work with friends or just colleagues?
•  Is it important for both men and women to work outside the house?
•  Do you like to work alone or on a team?
•  What do you think are very good occupations?
•  Are you driven and ambitious?
•  Are there jobs that only men / women should do?
•  With a family and a job, how can you balance your work and life at home? 

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