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18. Child actors were forbidden from appearing in Laços de Família (2000) because the novela was not suitable for young children.

19. What’s your opinion about children who work as actors? Do you think children should be allowed to appear on shows that are not age appropriate? Why (not)?

20. Several novelas have depicted characters who suffer from eating disorders, such as Páginas da Vida (2005) and Viver a Vida (2009).

21. If you found out that a close friend of yours was suffering from an eating disorder, what would you do? How important is it to develop healthy eating habits from a young age? Why?

22. Paulo José played and alcoholic father in Por Amor (1997): his drinking problems were a strain on his family and career.

23. Do you think the government has a responsibility towards people who suffer from addiction? Why (not)? If so, what can be done to help? If not, who should be responsible for dealing with this type of problem?

24. In América (2005) the main character Sol (Deborah Secco) joins a group of people who go to the U.S. to live as illegal immigrants.

25. Why do you think people decide to live illegally in a different country? Would you like to live abroad? If no, why not? If yes, what sacrifices would you be willing to make?

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