The mental health of children is connected to their parents’ mental health. A recent study asked parents to report on their children’s mental and physical (身体的) health as well as their own mental health. One in 14 children aged 0~17 years had a parent who reported poor mental health, and those children were more likely to have poor general health and a mental or developmental disability.

Being mentally healthy during childhood includes reaching developmental milestones, learning healthy social skills and how to solve problems. Mentally healthy children are more likely to have a happy life and are more likely to work well at home, in school, and in their communities.

A child’s healthy development depends on their parents who serve as their first sources(来源) of support in becoming independent and leading healthy and successful lives.

The mental health of parents and children is connected in many ways. Parents who have their own mental health challenges, such as dealing with anxiety (fear or worry), may have more difficulty providing care for their children compared to parents who describe their mental health as good. Caring for children can create challenges for parents, particularly if they lack (缺乏) support, which can have a negative effect on a parent’s mental health. Parents and children may also experience shared risks, such as living in unsafe environments, and the like.

Fathers are important for improving children’s mental health, although they are not as often included in research studies as mothers. The recent study looked at fathers and found similar connections between their mental health and their children’s general and mental health as for mothers. Fathers and mothers need support, which, in turn, can help them support their children’s mental health.

【小题1】What does the study mainly focus on?

A．Some useful social skills.	B．Children’s future life.
C．Parent-child mental health.	D．Community’s influence.

【小题2】Which is a challenge for parents according to the text?

A．Raising kids without support.	B．Living in a strange place.
C．Sharing a common interest.	D．Communicating with each other.

【小题3】What can we know about fathers from the last paragraph?

A．They are often included in studies.	B．They play a more important part.
C．They seldom bear the responsibility.	D．They can influence children’s health.

【小题4】Where can the text be found?

A．In a diary.	B．In a book review.
C．In a magazine.	D．In a children’s story.