Annie had just begun school. Her parents were tired of the methods they were using to correct her behavior, including scolding (训斥), and taking away privileges (特权). Annie still needed to be scolded for her bad behavior, but her parents felt the good things she did needed to be recognized. So, they began to spend more time recognizing the improvements (改进) in Annie’s behavior and the good things she did every day rather than like before when they only noticed her ba
d behavior. Within a few weeks Annie began to change her attitude and her behavior improved.
Praise is one of the most powerful tools parents can use to teach their children good skills and help them grow. Praise works well when it is given and when you remember to use it frequently. It is important to praise all good behavior. Look for the good things your child does. Praise will have a lot of effects on your child. Use the 4 to 1 rule. For every bad behavior you notice, find four good behaviors or reasons to praise. It is a good way to remember to look for good behavior.
Remember to praise the things your child has already done well, or improvements in his behavior and new skills. Show your agreement by smiling and touching his shoulder or back. Be sure to say what your child did well in
detail. Tell your child how good behavior helps and that it is liked by others.
小题1:What was the result of recognizing Annie’s good behavior?
A．She started to correct he r bad behavior. |
| B．She was tired of her parents’ scolding. |
| C．She was not scolded for her bad behavior. |
| D．She spent more time praising her good behavior. |
小题2:When praising children’s good behavior, parents should do the following EXCEPT __________.
| A．praising their children for what they did in detail |
| B．encouraging their children to go on doing good things |
| C．telling their children more about their bad behavior |
| D．praising their children in a good way with smiles |
小题3:What can we learn from the passage?
| A．Praising is a better way than scolding. |
| B．Annie was a middle school student. |
| C．Annie’s parents are education experts. |
| D．Parents should not often show agreement. |
小题4:The best title for this passage would be ____________.
| A．How to Praise a Good Child |
| B．A Good Method of Praising Children |
| C．Praise More and Scold Less |
| D．The Importance of Good Behavior |
d behavior. Within a few weeks Annie began to change her attitude and her behavior improved. 
detail. Tell your child how good behavior helps and that it is liked by others. 
r bad behavior.