## Step 5 - Speaking

#### Talking about childcare

Choose five questions to discuss in your group.

1. Do people ever consider the costs of raising children before they have them?
2. Are children all over the world expensive to raise?
3. What should gouvernments do to help families with kids?
4. What do you think of the idea of babysitters?
5. What's the system of childcare like in your country?
6. What are the pros and cons of having children?
7. Is a greater demand for childcare services a sign of traditional family breakdown?
8. Should one parent stay at home to look after the kids?
9. Who looked after you when you were young?
10. Should childcare be free?