Exercise 4.2 #1-5

1. a. Houses are being built further apart making it harder to walk places.

b. Sidewalks are now only needed in areas with a lot of foot traffic.

c. Society relies so heavily on cars that sidewalks are no longer needed.

2. a. House designs have tried to become more open.

b. Many new homes are being built.

c. The family room is more for bringing the family together because it is connected with the kitchen.

3. a. People feel more comfortable when there are boundaries in place.

b. Neighbors like to have the option to have their privacy.

c. Good fences make things feel secure.

4. a. Women speak about their emotions more.

b. Men may feel the same emotions but keep them to themselves.

c. Men are able to speak more rationally because their emotions do not get in the way as much.

5. a. Juveniles are committing much worse crimes now than before.

b. The judicial system is trying to make a statement that crime will not be tolerated no matter what the age.

c. The judicial system has given up on trying to let the youth change in prison.