新视野大学英语（第三版）读写教程BookIII-Unit8-Section B-The art of parenting.ppt

Talk to him / her about my opinions; hoping to convince him / her immediately; Suggest we both read books about children education; Ask the opinions of our child, and observe his / her reaction to see whose method works better, To sum up, parents are a child’s first and most important teachers, and we must work together to find the most suitable parenting method. Tips What would you do if you had different opinions from your spouse about how to educate your child? Further discussion The parenting method is more important. Firstly, a good parenting method can provide the child with the most suitable capabilities and skills for success. Secondly, it can lay a solid foundation and build up all the traits, confidence, interest, determination that are crucial to a child’s success in the future. Thirdly, it can largely save the child’s time and energy by leading the child directly to the field that he / she should focus on. Tips Which is more important for a child’s academic success, the genetic blessing or the parenting method? Further discussion Amy Chua, an Asian American mother, a Yale professor and the author of the book Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother which has aroused heated discussion among so great number of readers. In this book, she makes ten rules and regulations for her two daughters: Cultural exploration 7. What is the major reason for Rosie’s overcoming her dyslexia? (Paras. 10-11) Her own strong will, as well as the proper guidance from the supervisor helped her through the difficulties. Tips 原句： Rosie has a process she follows when she’s scared – “Overcome your fears,” she whispers to herself. (Para. 11, L56) 解释: Rosie has her own way of dealing with her fears – whispering to herself the words: “Overcome your fears.” 译文： 每当害怕的时候，罗西有一套自己的办法——她 会对自己轻声说，“要战胜恐惧”。 Sentence interpretation 8. What is the right attitude shared by both Chinese and Western mothers? (Para. 13) Tips Be the type of mother that each of their different children