having friendly, pro-communist countries along all their borders
They are "a dual-earner" family.
Dual earner family means when two people who are married and both are employed and pursue a career along with living a family life also, as in the above case <span>Gene and Betty both are married and have careers. </span>
The adult is trying to make them do as he/she says but in a more nice way and making them happy by giving them a star.
