Compare And Contrast Afghanistan And America

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As you probably would know, Afghanistan and America are very different. Kids from Afghanistan are probably used to waking up and hearing gunshots and bombs. In America, kids are used to waking up and going to school, or playing video games. American kids are very fortunate to not have to worry about the Taliban. When you hear about all the war going on in Afghanistan, it's hard to believe that there are kids and families living there. Most American kids live a very luxurious life, compared to kids in Afghanistan. The average lifestyle of someone in Afghanistan, is very different compared to the American lifestyle.
In Afghanistan, girls over the age of 8 arent aloud to have a education. Malala stood up to that rule. If a girl was getting an education when she is over 8, the taliban would sometimes shoot the mother. In America, anyone is welcome to an education, girls and boys. Some people even go to boarding school, which means they sleep at school. Education is very different in America compared to Afghanistan.
In Afghanistan I think some kids are used to war. In America some kids have never
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When I get back from school I normally play video games or play hockey or basketball, and sometimes golf. On the weekends I normally stay up late and sleep in. When I wake up I normally play video games until I get hungry. I then go to my hockey game, and then maybe play golf. I also play with my dog, and hang out with my siblings. I obviously don’t know exactly what kids in afghanistan do, but I assume that they don't have an xbox. I assume some wake up, and maybe play outside, or with their siblings if they have any. I'm sure that their are some safe places in Afghanistan, that are safe where kids can roam and do anything they want. I think that American kids every day lives are very different compared to any Afghanistan kids

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