Topic 5 DAILY LIFE





From what I remember growing up I didn’t get to do much.

( my parents didn’t have enough money or time to take me to clubs)

I mostly just stayed at my grandparent’s house and we would cook together and watch tv. 

Other kids in America go to clubs after school such as soccer or art clubs.

( but I was able to do any of those until I got a car in high school) .

Some would go over to their friend’s house and play outside.

If they really struggled academically they would take private lessons or

tutoring provided by the school.

For example, I was in a reading/ESL class in elementary school.

Kids in America don’t usually go to cram school like they do in Japan.

There is also no exam to enter any school that's only for college I believe.

(which I am so grateful for!)  I feel like Japanese students don’t ever have free time,

they just seem so busy with school since they don't get out of class till 9 pm!

I remember in class we discussed that Japanese students have to decide their careers

while they are in middle school while here in the U.S. you have to decide in high school. 

It seems like most Japanese people end their work day at 9 pm and afterward,

they might go drinking or to the gym. In America,

I think most people get off of work at 5 pm so that gives

them plenty of time to be with their families and relax or at least that is how it is

supposed to be.

Comments

  1. SenseiOctober 12, 2023 at 11:39 AM

    excellent observations! Even if they don't yet know their careers, they are determining the direction their studies are heading in.

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