Monday, September 16, 2013

Rules in Cambodia

When we studied Exodus 20 about The Ten Commandments, we also talked about rules for girls and boys in Cambodia. This is what my students came up with:

Both Girls and Boys
  • Cannot gossip
  • Cannot live with the opposite gender before marriage
  • Can only be married one time
  • Must be at least 18 years old to get married
  • Cannot scold parents / Respect parents
  • Don’t make parents angry / disappointed/ have pain
  • Cannot do drugs
  • Cannot play cards (for money / as a job)

Girls
  • Do housework
  • Cannot yell out loud
  • Cannot walk fast
  • Cannot laugh loud
  • Cannot eat too fast or too loud
  • Cannot go out after 8pm
  • Cannot talk too much to boys
  • Cannot have a boyfriend when she’s in school
  • Women stay at home
  • Look after the children
  • Take care of the husband
  • Cannot drink alcohol
 
Boys
  • Cannot be shy
  • Must be strong
  • Must be diligent to study
  • Must be a gentleman
  • Must be knowledgeable
  • Cannot get drunk
  • Must provide for the family
  • Must be a leader in the family

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