) READING
The Changing Family
Read the title of the article. Then check (2) the question you think the article will answer
Why do women work outside the home?
What happens when both parents work?
Now that hudy is working, Steve
has to help her more with the
housework. He doesn't enjoy it.
American families are changing. One
important change is that most married
women now work outside the home.
What happens when both parents
work? Read about the Morales family.
Judy and Steve Morales have three
children Josh, 12; Ben, 9 and Emily, 6
Steve is a computer programmer.
This year, Judy is working again as a
hospital administrator. The family
needs the money, and Judy likes her
job. Everything is going well, but there
are also some problems.
Judy loves her work, but she feels too tired
and busy She also worries about the children.
Judy has to work on Saturdays so Steve and
Judy don't have a lot of free time together
Emily is having a great time in her after
school program. When Judy comes to
pick her up, she doesn't want to leave
Unfortunately, Ben's school doesn't have an
after-school program. Right now, he's spending
most afternoons in front of the TV
Josh is enjoying his new freedom after
school. He's playing his music louder
and spending more time on the phone.
He's also doing a few household chores.
the family members.
A Read the article. Then answer these questions. Write the names of
1. Which children are benefiting from Judy working?
2. Which child is not benefiting from Judy working?
3. Which family member is enjoying more freedom?
4. Which family members are doing more housework?
Emill
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