1. Do you think parents should give kids challenges?
Well, I think it's essential to find a delicate balance between encouraging kids and pushing them too hard. At its best, getting kids to do things that are challenging for them will teach them grit and flexibility while also widening their world view. But at its worst, pushing children too far can cause them to retreat inward, become resentful or develop even greater anxiety about trying new things.
2. What challenges do you think children might have to face up to?
I think most children face academic challenges. For instance, many students struggle with completing math and English assignments, submitting homework on time, and staying focus in class. However, some children may face serious challenges like neglect, bullying, obesity and eating disorders.
3. Can parents reduce the challenges that kids have? why?
Yes, I think parents can reduce the challenges that their children have in healthy and unhealthy ways. By doing their assignments for them or doing everything for them, parents are spoiling their children and let children become less independent and irresponsible. By helping children to develop healthy living habits and teach them how to deal with difficulties, parents can reduce the stress of challenges while still allowing their children to take responsibility.
grit 英 [ɡrɪt] 美 [ɡrɪt] n. 砂砾；勇气，决心；粗砂岩
flexibility 英 [ˌfleksəˈbɪləti] 美 [ˌfleksəˈbɪləti] n. 灵活性；弹性；适应性
retreat 英 [rɪˈtriːt] 美 [rɪˈtriːt] n. 撤退；休息寓所 vi. 撤退；退避；向后倾 vt. 退（棋）；使后退
inward 英 [ˈɪnwəd] 美 [ˈɪnwərd] adj. 向内的；内部的；精神的；本质上的；熟悉的 adv. 向内；内心里 n. 内部；内脏；密友
resentful 英 [rɪˈzentfl] 美 [rɪˈzentfl] adj. 气愤的，愤慨的；厌恶的；充满忿恨的；令人憎恶的
