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1. Why does Adichie feel she might be qualified to respond to her friend's request in the Introduction?

Adichie says that she initially feels it is a huge task, but then realizes that she may be qualified, because she has spoken publicly on the subject. She has also helped care for babies, worked as a babysitter, raised nephews and nieces, and done a lot of watching, listening, and even more thinking. She later says that she is also a mother, and she now sees how easy it is to give advice when you are not actually raising a child in this difficult world.

2. What does Adichie hope to do with the letter as presented in the Introduction?

Adichie hopes that with this letter, she can be honest and practical. Then, she wants a type of map that will convey her own feminist thinking. It is also an urgent matter for parents to have candid conversations about the various ways of raising a child and attempting to create a fairer world for both genders.

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