It’s not easy being a teenager nor is it easy being the parent of a teenager. You can make your child feel angry, hurt or misunderstood by what you say without realizing it yourself. It is important to give your child the space he needs to grow while gently letting him know that you’ll still be there for him when he needs you.
Expect a lot from your child, just not everything. Except for health and safety problems, such as drug use or careless driving, consider everything else open to discussion. If your child is unwilling to discuss something, don’t insist he tell you what’s on his mind. The more you insist, the more likely that he’ll calm up. Instead, let him try to solve things by himself. At the same time, remind him that you’re always there for him if he seeks advice or help. Show respect for your teenager’s privacy(隐私). Never read his mail or listen in on personal conversations.
Teach your teenager that the family phone is for the whole family. If your child talks on the family’s telephone for too long, tell him he can talk for l5 minutes, but then he must stay off the phone for at least all equal period of time. This not only frees up the line so that other family members can make and receive calls, but teaches your teenager moderation(节制). Or if you are open to the idea, allow your teenager his own phone that he pays for with his own pocket money or a part-time job.
【小题1】The main purpose of the text is to tell parents .A.how to get along with a teenager |
B.how to respect a teenager |
C.how to help a teenager grow up |
D.how to understand a teenager |
A.become excited | B.show respect |
C.refuse to talk | D.seek help |
A.to use the phone in a proper way |
B.to pay for his own telephone |
C.to share the phone with friends |
D.to answer the phone quickly |
A.Not allow him to learn driving or take drugs. |
B.Give him advice only when necessary. |
C.Let him have his own telephone. |
D.Not talk about personal things with him. |
The quality of the family relationship is more important than family configuration(结构). A healthy family relationship is the base of a happy family.
A family with a healthy relationship requires every single family member’s commitment. Family members hold family as a top priority (优先考虑的事) and consider the impact on relatives before making important decisions. Family members are dependable and always there for each other in times of crisis .
A characteristic of healthy family relationship is that they spend time doing enjoyable activities together.
A.Therefore, members do not feel they are on their own |
B.Family members share everything they have with each other |
C.It is important to keep in mind that each family member is individual |
D.Respect is an important characteristic of healthy family relationships |
E.It provides members with the support and encouragement that they need |
F.Family members tend to select activities that help the family to grow closer |
G.Family with healthy relationship engage in positive and meaningful communication |
In today’s households where both parents go to work and kids have busy schedules with school, homework and many afternoon activities, finding time for a gathering at the table seems all but impossible. Yet, studies have shown time and again that eating together has multiple benefits for family members, especially children.
According to reports issued by the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University(CASA), children who eat more with their family are at lower risk of developing poor eating habits, weight problems or alcohol dependencies. They tend to perform better academically than those who frequently eat alone. Family meals came into American life in the mid-20th century. In the 60’s and 70’s, social, economic and technological changes quickly dissolved the short-lived way of family meals. Restaurant visits, take-out and TV dinners have since become the norm(常态).
There are indications, however, that the old customs are coming back. According to the latest CASA reports, 59% of surveyed families said they ate dinner together at least five times a week, a significant increase from 47% in 1998. Whatever drives this trend, it is a development that should be welcomed.
Eating together as a family is not just about food and nutrition. It is about teaching them how to become members of their society and culture. Food has become so easily and cheaply available that we no longer appreciate its significance. We have to rediscover its importance and its value.
Sharing a meal with loved ones should be considered a special event, which can almost take on the form of a ceremony, as it was practiced by our ancestors for whom finding food was a constant struggle.
Of course, there is no guarantee that the simple act of eating at home surrounded by family may make children more virtuous or socially more responsible. But it can lay the groundwork for a lot of things that point them in the right direction.
【小题1】What does the underlined sentence suggest?A.Americans would attach importance to take-out. |
B.Dining at home would enjoy great popularity. |
C.The society was to develop at a rapid speed. |
D.This practice of family meals started to change. |
A.Favorable. | B.Disapproving. |
C.Reserved. | D.Objective. |
A.valued the education of children | B.liked struggling with each other |
C.cared much about food nutrition | D.appreciated the importance of food |
A.Good Eating Habits Matter | B.Family Dinners Benefit kids |
C.Meals Take on New Meanings | D.Old Customs Are Coming Back |
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