2026/06/11

Weekly Catch-up
Share an update on your week, any interesting news or stories, or whatever's been on your mind lately.

Main Topic
https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/columns/columnists/markpeterson/20260528/paradigm-shift-in-the-family

Paradigm shift in the family
1. 
In the past, it was common for three or more generations to live together as an extended family, while today most people live in nuclear families. What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of each? Which type of family do you prefer, and why? Have your views changed over time?

2. 
Is your name included in a family genealogy book, either on your father's side or your spouse's side? Have you ever been involved in updating or discussing family records? What do you think about the tradition of keeping genealogy records? Do you think it is still meaningful today?

3. 
The passage below describes a family with eight children. If someone you know had eight children today, what would your reaction be? Would