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Kids Speak Up

In an online poll(投票) TIME FOR KIDS and Kids Health org asked kids how they are getting along with their parents. Here’s what they told us.

Getting Along and Having Fun

About two out of three kids said they get along very well with their parents. About four out of five told us they have fun with their parents. But that doesn’t mean they never disagree. In fact, most kinds reported arguing with their parents sometimes.

“It’s common to disagree and argue.” says D’Arcy Lyness, a child psychologist (心理学家)”But it’s also important to learn how to do so respectfully” About half of the kids said they are doing that when they disagree with their parents. They say they have a discussion calmly.

But two out of five kids said arguments always involve shouting at each other. Lyness points out at shouting never helps “Speak up, and let your parents know your ideas.” She advises “But be patient. Don’t use a raised angry voice.”

Not surprisingly, three out of four kids admitted(承认) to lying at times. Many said they lie to avoid getting in trouble or disappointing their parents. According to Lyness, lying isn’t just wrong. It an actually get bad results. Telling the truth builds trust. “When parents can trust you, they are more likely to give you more freedom.” She says.

A Changing Relationship(关系)

Kids ages 12 to 14 not only said they lie more, but they also reported having less fun, feeling less close, and not getting along as well with their parents.

According to Lyness, those feelings are not uncommon As kids grow up they have more disagreements or arguments with their parents But it doesn’t have to be that way. “Kids and parents get along differently at different times of the journey of life” she says As kids grow and change, it is important for everybody to adapt(适应). “There’s a dance of ways that you cat with others and get along,” she points out. “Then other’s a change, and it’s a different dance.” Change is normal, she stresses.

Share this story with your family. You may find that you have a lot to talk about.

1.According to the poll, how many kids get along very well with their parents?

A. About 4/5 B. About 2/3 C. About 1/2 D. About2/5

2.What does Lyness advise kids to do when arguments happen?

A. Listen to their parents calmly. B. Try to understand their parents.

C. Speak out their opinions with patience D. Tell a white lie to avoid problems.

3.According to Lyness, which is a possible way for kids to get more freedom?

A. To tell the truth B. To care more about their parents

C. To make less trouble D. To have a talk with their parents

4.What can we learn from the passage?

A. Disagreements between parents and kids are avoidable.

B. Kids ages 12 to 14 lie more because they have less fun.

C. The relationship between parents and kids stays the same.

D. Both parents and kids should make changes to get on well.

Answer 1