Do you think it is likely to become a victim of crime in this day and
age? Should any illegal substances such as cocaine be legalized to better control their consumption? What is the most serious crime a person can commit and how should it be punished? What can we do to make sure that future generations avoid getting involved in criminal behavior? What is the most common crime in your region and have you ever witnessed a case of it? Are there any cities in your country that you fear for being more dangerous than others? Why? Would you ever take illegal drugs and do you think they should be legalized like alcohol? Are there problems with violence where you live? Should people who take illegal drugs be put in jail or should doctors try to help them? Are there any crimes that should not be illegal in your country? Have you ever committed a petty crime, such as shoplifting or speeding? What types of crime do you think should have the longest punishment? What are prisons like in your country and do they actually reform people? Are the police respectful to the general public where you live? Would you ever like to work as a judge, prison warden or police officer? Discuss the following questions:
1. Is life today better than in the past? And if not, what we
can do to make it better???Think about the following: o Education - employment - job satisfaction o Health: prevention, treatment, new discoveries, social security, etc. o Comfort: standard of living (housing/transport/leisure), etc. o Violence o Social issues: single mothers, unmarried couples, etc. 2. Why does the generation gap exist? What are some of the big differences between the older and younger generations??Talk about following: o Experiences o Behavior o intellect 3. Are we too age-obsessed? Why do you think so? Please explain. 4. Is it better to work for a company or for yourself? o How far do you agree that job satisfaction is more important than the financial rewards? o What aspects of a job would make it "dream job" o What are good ways that an employee can be incentivized to do better?