1. Catch the phrase!

2. Extended family

3. Generation gap

4. Nuclear family

5. Housework

6. Table manner

7. Conflict

8. Childcare

9. Open-minded

10. COMMUNICATION AND CULTURE
Unit 1: Generation Gap
COMMUNICATION AND CULTURE
1. COMMUNICATION (groupwork)
What kind of family do you live in?
What do think the advantages and disadvantages of living in an extended family are?

11. COMMUNICATION AND CULTURE
Unit 1: Generation Gap
COMMUNICATION AND CULTURE
Type of family
Advantages
Disadvantges
Nuclear family
privacy
consistency
strong bond
- heavy housework
little support
lack soft skills
Extended family
less housework
Futile support
develop soft skills
Conflicts
generation gap
Little privacy

12. COMMUNICATION AND CULTURE
Unit 1: Generation Gap
COMMUNICATION AND CULTURE
2. CULTURE
Watch the clip and answer the questions
What is the recent trend of young adults?
What is the reason for the trend?
What type of young adults more involve in the trend?

13. COMMUNICATION AND CULTURE
Unit 1: Generation Gap
COMMUNICATION AND CULTURE
2. CULTURE
Read the text about the coming back of the extended families and answer the questions.

14. 1. What family trend has increased in the USA and the UK?
2. What are the reasons for this family trend?
3. List some disadvantages of living in an extended family?
4. How do young children benefit from living in an extended family?
5. How can the old people benefit from living in an extended family?
The number of multi generational households with three or four generations living under the same roof has increased
Unemployment, part-time work and low-paid jobs have become more common. The cost of housing has become higher. The pressures of childcare and elderly care have become heavier.
- The disadvantages are the lack of space, independence and privacy, and the daily conflicts
- They can develop relationships with adults other than their parents.
- Old people can become more active when interacting with the younger generation

15. COMMUNICATION AND CULTURE
Unit 1: Generation Gap
COMMUNICATION AND CULTURE
3. Discuss:
What is the current family trend in Vietnam?
What are the reasons for the current trend?
Do you think children are happier growing up in extended families?