Part 3

熊孩子

6. How should parents stop their children from behaving badly in public?

答案:

To effectively curb inappropriate behavior in public, parents can adopt a multifaceted approach that emphasizes both prevention and intervention. Firstly, establishing clear and consistent boundaries is crucial; children need to understand what is acceptable and what isn’t. Parents can set these expectations before entering public spaces, which prepares children for appropriate conduct.

Secondly, positive reinforcement plays a significant role. When children exhibit good behavior, acknowledging and rewarding them can reinforce their actions and motivate them to continue behaving well. Conversely, if they misbehave, calmly explaining the consequences and redirecting their focus can help them learn from their mistakes.

Additionally, parents should model appropriate behavior themselves, as children often imitate their caregivers. By demonstrating patience and respect in public, parents can instill similar values in their children. Ultimately, a consistent and supportive approach, combined with effective communication, can foster better behavior and promote a more harmonious public experience for everyone involved.

助记: curb, multifaceted approach, boundaries, acceptable conduct, positive reinforcement, good behavior, consequences, model behavior, patience, consistent, supportive

翻译:

为了有效地遏制不当行为，父母可以采取一种 多方面的方法，强调预防和干预。首先，建立明确且一致的 界限 是至关重要的；孩子需要理解什么是可接受的，什么是不可接受的。父母可以在进入公共场所之前设定这些期望，从而为孩子准备好合适的举止。

其次，积极强化发挥着重要的作用。当孩子表现出 良好行为 时，认可和奖励他们可以强化他们的行为并激励他们继续表现良好。相反，如果他们行为不当，冷静地解释后果并重新引导他们的注意力可以帮助他们从错误中学习。

此外，父母还应当自己树立榜样，因为孩子往往会模仿他们的照顾者。通过在公共场合表现出 耐心 和尊重，父母可以在孩子身上灌输类似的价值观。最终，一种 一致 和 支持性 的方法，加上有效的沟通，可以促进更好的行为，并为所有人创造更和谐的公共体验。

笔记:

  1. multifaceted approach (/ˌmʌl.tɪˈfæs.ɪ.tɪd əˈproʊtʃ/) - a strategy involving various methods, 多方面的方法
  2. boundaries (/ˈbaʊn.dər.iz/) - limits set to guide behavior, 界限
  3. acceptable conduct (/əkˈsɛp.tə.bəl ˈkɒndʌkt/) - behavior that is deemed appropriate, 可接受的举止
  4. positive reinforcement (/ˈpɒz.ɪ.tɪv ˌriː.ɪnˈfɔːrsmənt/) - rewarding desirable behavior to encourage its recurrence, 积极强化
  5. good behavior (/ɡʊd bɪˈheɪvjər/) - actions that are proper and well-mannered, 良好行为
  6. consequences (/ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwənsɪz/) - results or effects of actions, 后果
  7. model behavior (/ˈmɒd.əl bɪˈheɪ.vjər/) - to demonstrate actions for others to emulate, 树立榜样
  8. patience (/ˈpeɪ.ʃəns/) - the capacity to accept or tolerate delay,耐心
  9. consistent (/kənˈsɪs.tənt/) - acting in the same way over time, 一致的
  10. supportive (/səˈpɔːr.tɪv/) - providing encouragement or emotional help, 支持的