故事简介 | The Story

爸爸妈妈都爱孩子，可是妈妈严格，规矩多些，以自己的观念为准；爸爸宽松，没有原则，以孩子的感受为主。究竟哪一种爱对孩子的成长更好呢？

从孩子的角度看，可能都喜欢爸爸的宽松方式，最好事情都由自己决定。可是，那样真的对孩子很好吗？

从理论的角度讲，可能应该宽严相济最好。可是，生活中有多少父母能做到恰到好处呢？

Both Mom and Dad love their child, but they have very different parenting styles. Mom is strict and has more rules, often guided by what she believes is best. Dad, on the other hand, is much more easygoing. He sets few boundaries and tends to put the child’s feelings and wishes first.So which kind of love is better for a child’s growth?

From a child’s point of view, Dad’s relaxed approach may seem much more appealing. After all, wouldn’t it be wonderful to decide everything for yourself? But is that really what is best for a child?

In theory, perhaps the best approach is to strike a balance between discipline and freedom. But in real life, how many parents can truly get that balance just right?

 

精彩节选 | Story Highlights

你先不用高兴，我也不确定怎样做才对。

这些都是你自己的事情，你长大了，要慢慢学会自己选择和承担责任。

Don’t get too excited just yet.  I’m not always sure what the right thing to do is, either.  

These are your own choices to make.  You’re growing up, and little by little, you need to learn to make your own decisions and take responsibility for them.

 

孩子能学到什么 | What Children Can Learn from the Story

自我选择 · 责任意识 · 理解父母 · 独立成长 

Autonomy · Responsibility · Empathy · Independence