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Yesterday we saw a very beautiful dress in the city’s shopping center. The …. was a third to a half of the full price so I suggested that she should buy it.

Modern technology is changing the way we live. But is it really going to be all a positive change? Technological advances mean that things are often possible with the touch of a button, but still people are busier than before.

A hundred years ago, however, everyday jobs, like doing the laundry, would take a whole day, and the telephone was a new invention! Nowadays, almost every household has a washing machine and there are more than 70 million mobile phones in use in the United Kingdom alone.

Research shows that around 28% of children in the UK are obese, that is unhealthily fat. It’s because young people spend too much time online and not enough time socializing with their friends and playing outside. Years ago, nearly all children had to walk to school because few people had cars. Also, if people wanted to stay in touch with their friends and families, they wrote letters. These days, however, people use E-mail communication and free social networking sites. But how will this change town centres and shops? In some towns and cities, many shops are now empty as a result of online sales.

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Art is for everyone. Parents can help kids appreciate art by making it available for them. Unfortunately, many adults do not enjoy art simply because they do not understand the stories or context. Actually, children can appreciate art as well as any adult. Here are some simple ways to encourage children to appreciate art.

  Find art that will allow children to easily make a connection with their lives. Choose the material according to their ages. Pictures and sculptures of children, for example, or dogs and cats are easily understood, and it is easy to start a conversation about how the themes in the art are connected with familiar people and animals in kids’ lives. Music and dance are very important to children and should also be used.

  Explore the stories behind famous, and not so famous, art. Encourage children to make up their own stories about paintings and then research the real story behind the paintings.

  Create art with children. Teach them that art is not something that they must only observe but something that they can create. Discuss art with children. Encourage them to express their views on art. Let them know that it is okay to dislike something, and listen to their preferences when planning events.

   Visit museums and performances. Explore the artwork in local museums that will interest them. Most cities have children’s theaters and music groups, and often free performances are offered. Many art museums have special tours for children.  

Through a variety of artistic experiences, kids will learn how to appreciate art and enjoy it.

When choosing art for children, parents should … .

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