When I speak to other parents about how responsible my kids are, I often get laughed at or they make a comment about how strict a parent I must be. Giving kids responsibilities is a must. It is parent’s job to make their kids become responsible adults and to prepare them for the real world and life as an adult.
Kids as young as toddlers(学走路的孩子) can be given small jobs to do and can help you around the house, in the garden, at the grocery store, etc. They can do little jobs like setting the table, helping to make the bed, washing dishes, washing the car and so on. When you let children do small jobs at a young age and make it fun, encourage, praise and thank them, it quickly becomes normal and a part of life. Kids who are given different responsibilities grow up with a much greater sense of self-worth, self-esteem and are more confident. As the children grow, their responsibilities grow and expand.
Doing everything for children or not allowing them to make mistakes and learn from them is not being a positive, responsible parent. The kids will more than likely end up with bad attitudes, and usually have no respect for their parents or other adults and at times have no respect for themselves. When your kids are ready to leave home, they should be responsible, capable and confident.
It is my opinion that parents are to be thanked or to be blamed(责备) for just how kids take control of their lives. They are a product of their environment, mirroring what they have seen and what you have taught them. Parenting is the hardest job in the world and none of us are perfect, but it is our job!
【小题1】What do other parents think when the author says her child is responsible?| A．They think it not good. | B．They think it acceptable. |
| C．They think it not rare. | D．They think it unbelievable. |
| A．making small jobs fun | B．praising and encouraging them |
| C．giving them simple jobs to do | D．setting a good example to them |
| A．shows parents’ responsibility | B．shows no respect for children |
| C．is difficult for every parent | D．is bad for their development |
| A．To explain the responsibilities of parents. |
| B．To show her experience in raising children. |
| C．To encourage kids to be responsible. |
| D．To advise parents to make children responsible. |
