Japanese Children Independence Reading

What is common in Japanese cities?

• crime

• the sight of children traveling alone

How did Kaito's parent feel at first about him taking the train alone?

• apprehensive

• happy

What is different for kids who take the train alone now than in the past?

• they don't get as much help from others

• they have cell phones to call for help

What do Japanese children learn very early on in life?

• anyone in the community can be called on to help

• you are not self-sufficient

According to the text, which words describe public spaces in Japan?

• clean, safe, well-designed

• busy, pretty, old

Is this statement true or false?

Most Japanese children do not go places by themselves until they are 12 years old.

• False (not true)

• True

Is this statement true or false?

Though some Japanese parents allow their children to be independent this is not common.

• False (not true)

• True

Is this statement true or false?

Most people in Japanese cities walk a lot and take public transportation instead of cars.

• False (not true)

• True

Is this statement true or false?

One reason Japanese parents let their kids go to school alone is that they trust the community.

• False (not true)

• True

Compare and Contrast

How are the children in Japan similar and different to how you were raised as a child.