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"Learn a new language and get a new soul."
~Czech Proverb

Sunday, May 29, 2011

Videos

I Love Living Life



What is your impression toward this video?

How do you value your life?

What do you think of suicide?

Why do you think some people suicide?

How do you get hope when you feel hopeless?

Have you ever felt in your life that you wanted to give up or die? Talk about that time? How did you overcome that situation?

What do you think of Nick Vujicic?

Imagine you are in the same situation of Nick? What would have you done in your life?

Do you have some prejudice with handicap people?

Is there someone in your country who has the same condition with Nick? Talk about her or him?

Why do you think hope is important to continue life?

To whom do you get strength in times of weakness?

Have you used your youth days effectively?

Someday your children will face challenges in their lives. How would you encourage them to face life positively although it seems so hard?

If someone comes to you and says " I want to die," what would you do and how would you encourage that person to continue his life?

                                                                                                                                        

Father and Son


What is your impression toward this video?


What was the bad news they got from the doctor?


What did the doctor suggest that the parents do to Rick Hoyt?


Did they agree with the doctor's idea?


How was Rick able to communicate?


What was the first words of Rick?


When Rick was asked, what would he do if he is physically able?


What kind of race do Rick and Dick join?


What do you think of Dick's love to his son?


What would you do if you have a child like Rick?


Do you think being a handicap can hinder someone from his or her dreams?






Sunday, May 22, 2011

Parenting

Your Children

  • How many children do you have?
    • How old are they?
  • Are your children involved in clubs such as Girl Guides or Boy Scouts?
  • What kind of chores do you require your child (or children) to do?
  • Can you tell us one special thing about each of your children?
    • What are their strong points?
  • Do you prefer to have a daughter or a son?
  • How did you choose your children's names?
  • How many of your children are living with you now?

Parenting Skills

  • Do you think that you are a good parent? Why?
    • Do you think your parents were good parents?
    • Do you think your children will be good parents?
  • What are some things that your parents did that you would never do?
  • What are some things that you have seen other parents do that you would never do?
  • What do you think are some of the most difficult problems faced by parents?
  • How do you cope with sibling rivalry?
  • How do you reward your children for the good things that they do?

Activities

  • Do you often read to your children? / Did you often read to your children?
    • How often?
    • For how long each time?
    • What kinds of books?
  • What kinds of things do you do with your children?
    • What kinds of things would you like to do with your children?
  • About how many hours a week do you spend doing things with your children?
    • Do you spend more time doing things with your children now than you did last year?




 

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Beauty and Physical Attractiveness

  1. Who do you think is the most beautiful person in your country? 
  2. Who was the most beautiful person in history?
  3. Is it better to be physically attractive or intelligent?
  4. Is it better to be physically attractive or wealthy? 
  5. Do you think people should have cosmetic surgery to enhance their looks? 
  6. What do you think "beauty is skin deep" means? 
  7. Do you think people with many tattoos can be beautiful?
  8. Do you think people with many piercings can be beautiful?
  9. What personality trait is the most important for inner beauty? 
  10. How do you define beauty, using your own words? 
  11. Would you want your children to be beautiful or talented? 
  12. What do you think about plastic surgery?
  13. What do you think of celebrities who get plastic surgery?
  14. Do you think skin color affects whether a person is regarded as beautiful or not?
  15. Do you think that fairer skin makes you more beautiful?
  16. What makes someone beautiful in your country?

Monday, May 16, 2011

Meaning of Life and Reasons for Living

  • What do you think is life all about?
  • What do you feel most people's lives are driven by?
  • What image or metaphor has best described your life? A race, a circus or something else?
  • What if life on earth is really preparation for eternity, how would people act differently?
  • What is your opinion on why a lot of people have trouble believing in God?
  • What is "worship" to you?
  • Can we make friends with God?
  • Have you ever prayed to God?
  • What do you think about religious people worshipping God in churches or in temples?
  • Which is easier for people, public or private worship?
  • Do you think it's appropriate to express anger to God?
  • What do you think people usually fear when thinking of joining a new religion?
  • What image or metaphor has best described your life? (E.g. A race, a circus...)
  • Do you think we can make friends with God?
  • What do you think about people going to churches or in temples regularly?
  • Which is easier for people, going to a religious event or praying to God privately?