Parents everywhere praise their kids. Jenn Berman, author of The A to Z Guide to Raising Happy and Confident Kids, says, "We've gone to the opposite extreme of a few decades ago when parents tended to be more strict." By giving kids a lot of praise, parents think they're building their children's confidence, when, in fact, it may be just the opposite. Too much praise can backfire and, when given in a way that's insincere, make kids afraid to try new things or take a risk for fear of not being able to stay on top where their parents' praise has put them.
Still, don't go too far in the other direction. Not giving enough praise can be just as damaging gas giving too much. Kids will feel like they're not good enough or that you don't care and, as a result, may see no point in trying hard for their accomplishments.
So what is the right amount of praise? Experts say that the quality of praise is more important than the quantity. If praise is sincere and focused on the effort not the outcome, you can give it as often as your child does something that deserves a verbal reward." We should especially recognize our children's efforts to push themselves and work hard to achieve a goal, "says Donahue, author of Parenting Without Fear: Letting Go of Worry and Focusing on What Really Matters." One thing to remember is that it's the process not the end product that matters."
Your son may not be the best basketball player on his team. But if he's out there every day and playing hard, you should praise his effort regardless of whether his team wins or loses. Praising the effort and not the outcome can also mean recognizing your child when she has worked hard to clean the yard, cook dinner, or finish a book report. But whatever it is, praise should be given on a case-by-case basis and be proportionate(相称的)to the amount of effort your child has put into it.
Li Jiang: Have you heard this? A group of exchange students from the UK are visiting our school next month.
Su Hua: Yes, I have. Some are already recommending the traditional Chinese dress for the welcome ceremony.
Li Jiang: But it seems people have different opinions.
Su Hua: What do you think?
Li Jiang: I think it's a good idea. It's an opportunity to make the Chinese culture better known to international students.
Su Hua: I agree. But we don't have to dress that way. That's not our daily style. Besides, it's not very convenient.
Li Jiang: You see. It's the Chinese culture that the British friends are coming for. Just the right occasion.
Su Hua: I prefer the school uniform. It's nice. It's also a better display of our school culture.
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假定你是李华，正在教你的英国朋友Leslie学习汉语。请你写封邮件告知下次上课的计划。内容包括：
1）时间和地点；
2）内容：学习唐诗；
3）课前准备：简要了解唐朝的历史。
注意：
1）词数100左右；
2）可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
注意：①词数100左右；②可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
My dream job
内容主要包括：
1）自我介绍(包括英语能力);
2）参加意图（介绍中国、了解其他国家）；
3）希望获准。
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据报道，某大学一宿舍的学生突发奇想建立了“夸夸群”。在群里，无论发生什么都会收到别人的夸奖和赞扬，心情不好，压力太大的时候也能收到安慰。但有些同学认为很假，应该建立“喷喷群”。那么究竟是在“夸夸群”恢复信心更好，还是在“喷喷群”中找骂认清自己更有用？
请谈谈你对此的看法，并陈述你的理由。
(备注:夸夸群—- praise-seeking group；喷喷群—-criticism-seeking group)
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注意：①词数100左右；②可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
