阅读与表达专项训练.doc

阅读与表达专项训练Some children are born bosses. They have a need to make decisions, manage their environment and lead rather than follow. Too much rule in the hands of the young isnt healthy for children or the family. Family expert John Taylor says, “Children have secret feelings of weakness. They are always trying to feel safe. ”Its the parents duty-not the childs-to provide safety. When a “boss child doesnt learn limits(限制)at home, troubles will appear outside the family. The child may have trouble obeying(遵守)teachers, for example, or keeping friends. It can be pretty lonely as the top dog if no one likes your ruling ways. Bossy kids are often unusually bright. Their parents need to be especially careful to manage them. Bossy kids usually work more on the mother. Its important for both parents to know their childs weakness, to agree on key rules and to back each up.Even as you try to be kindto a pointdont give up your parental ruling post. Instead, stand your ground by using body language that tells your child who the boss is.Good manners are important to family. Show a child by example how to ask for something rather than shout orders. Try asking your child to do things that are not too difficult. Then reward(奖励)him with a hug(拥抱)and words such as “Thank you. I like it when you listen to me.” Over time good manners will become associated(联结)with pleasure.1. Is the passage mainly about how to teach children?_2. Do bossy children usually feel lonely or have a lot of friends?_3. Which of the parents should know their childs weakness?_4. Why is it important to teach children good manners?_5. What should parents be like to teach a boss child well?_