Critical Thinking Discussion Group

GROUP 1 : https://meet.google.com/sdd-bmxh-mcd

Spiro

Jeries Tubbeh

Nassim

Mayar

Leen

Group 1 – Identity and Belonging

Question:
How does the passage show that identity can be shaped by more than one culture? Do you think having multiple cultural influences strengthens or complicates a person’s identity?

Ideas to discuss:

• Amara’s Ethiopian heritage and Canadian upbringing.

• The concept of having dual cultural identity.

• Advantages of multicultural identity (broader worldview).

• Possible challenges (feeling caught between cultures).

GROUP 2: https://meet.google.com/oqx-mmcd-mqw

Ahmad

Hani

Nabeel

Tulay

Sara

Group 2 – Society’s Perception of Family

Question:
Why do people sometimes struggle to understand families that look different from traditional expectations?

Ideas to discuss:

• The moment when people assumed Maria and David were babysitters.

• Stereotypes about what a family “should” look like.

• The influence of media and culture on our expectations of family.

• Whether society is becoming more accepting of diverse families.

GROUP 3: https://meet.google.com/kwd-wspx-dwk

Ameer

Jeries Habib

Soufiyan

Omar

Rinata

Group 3 – Cultural Heritage and Parenting

Question:
Why is it important for adoptive parents to help their child stay connected to their cultural heritage?

Ideas to discuss:

• Maria and David cooking Ethiopian food and celebrating traditions.

• Cultural identity as a source of pride.

• Risks if children lose connection to their roots.

• The balance between integration and cultural preservation.

GROUP 4: https://meet.google.com/oxb-kkmf-dcf

Rama

Sari

Samir Zeidan

Samir Abu Hamdan

Miral

Group 4 – Redefining the Meaning of Family

Question:
The passage suggests that families today challenge traditional definitions of family. What do you think truly defines a family?

Ideas to discuss:

• Love and commitment vs biological ties.

• Adoption as a form of family building.

• Different types of modern families (multicultural, blended, adoptive).

• Whether society should broaden its definition of family.
  
  

GROUP 5: https://meet.google.com/hnr-qbae-yob

Yazan

Nada

Fouad

Zeina

Group 5 – Challenges and Prejudice

Discussion Question:
What kinds of challenges might a mixed-race adopted child face in society, and how can parents help them overcome these challenges?

Ideas to discuss:

• Subtle prejudice or insensitive questions.

• School experiences and peer interactions.

• Building resilience and confidence.

• The importance of open conversations about race.