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1.What kinds of advice do parents often give their children?
Well, parents usually give many different kinds of suggestions to their kids in relation to their
studies, and to life in general. I think that first of all, parents always try to encourage their kids to
work hard; they always tell them that it will be beneficial for their future. On top of this, parents
give advice when the child runs into some troubles, or has some tough decisions to make. For
example, they will give their opinion on where the child should go to university, and what major
he or she should choose.
2. How often is the advice of parents accepted by children?
In China, most children always listen to their parents, and follow their parents’ ideas. It's part of
the traditional culture. It is impossible not to follow your parents’ requests
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This is why very
frequently students pick a major that their parents actually chose. It is a bit sad, but it's common.
And it is the same with a boyfriend or a girlfriend. If your parents don't like your partner, then you
will probably break up
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That's the truth, although I believe that things are changing
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the
mentalities are changing)
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3. What makes a good parent/teacher?
A good parent should be considerate and supportive. A parent needs to set an example for the
child; he needs to teach the child right from wrong. A good parent will show the child how to
behave, and how to be a good person. In addition, it is a parent's duty to protect and love the child
throughout his life.
A good teacher should be smart and knowledgeable
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If he doesn't know his subject very well,
he won't be able to pass on his skills
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In addition, everyone will agree mat a teacher should be
patient and considerate. Students learn at different paces (=rhythm)
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so the teacher will probably
have to repeat himself many times. On top of this, a good teacher will be interesting, in order to
get his students’ attention, and he will be creative, to make his class as fascinating and effective as
possible. From a personal point of view, I would like to add one more quality: I believe that a
teacher should be practical or sensible. Students are always asked to learn a lot of things they will
never use later on. I really think that teachers should teach useful knowledge: for example, at
school, I learned a lot of English words, but after graduating, I couldn't speak English well.
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