Do you think some rules are unfair to a few people in the family or community? Why?
Some rules may indeed be unfair to certain family or community members.
For example, in some families, household work like cooking and cleaning may be expected only from women and girls, while men and boys are not required to participate equally. This places an unfair burden on female members.
Similarly, in some communities, certain practices may discriminate against particular groups based on gender, age, or social status.
However, many families are now changing such traditional rules. As seen in Tenzing's story, his father actively participates in household chores after his mother became busy with work.
Fair rules should distribute responsibilities equally and not burden any particular member disproportionately.
Explanation
The chapter presents examples of changing family dynamics. On pages 5-6, Tenzing's story shows how his father participates in household chores like cleaning, cooking, and gardening when his mother became busy with her cooperative work. This demonstrates that traditional roles can evolve. The chapter also discusses how grandparents contribute through storytelling, homework help, and social work. Fair rules recognize each member's contribution and adapt to changing circumstances rather than rigidly assigning duties based on gender or age alone.
Solution Steps
Some rules may be unfair to certain family or community members
Household work expectations often place unfair burden on women and girls while men and boys are not required to participate equally
Community practices may discriminate against particular groups based on gender, age, or social status
Many families are changing traditional rules, as shown in Tenzing's story where his father participates in household chores
Fair rules should distribute responsibilities equally without burdening any particular member disproportionately