Surrogates left holding the baby as coronavirus rules strand parents
This is a list of key vocabulary and expressions from the article in order of how useful they are. The student must choose 6 items from the list to study in the lesson.
To raise a child (meaning to take care of a child while the child is growing up)
To lift a restriction
To give birth (to someone)
To bond with someone (meaning to make a connection with someone)
To be/ get caught up in something
To scramble (to do something) (meaning to hurry to do something, often competing with other people)
15 conversation-provoking questions related to the article.
Do you believe that John and Will should be allowed into the USA to collect their son?
Do you think that the situations described in the article will have long-term negative effects on the children in question?
How do you think Sierra Martin feels about her situation?
What are the pros and cons of commercial surrogacy?
Is it legal/ likely to be legalised in your country?
What is your prediction for the future of commercial surrogacy?
Do you know anyone who has adopted a child or was adopted?
How is the family structure changing in your country?
Are these changes positive or negative?
When are the most important years for shaping a person’s personality?
Why are some children better behaved than others?
Is your hometown a good place to raise a child?
Is childhood more enjoyable than adulthood?
Should you always be honest with children?
Are children born with a sense of right and wrong?