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Giving advice on parent-child relationships
Integrated skills
What kind of parent-child relathionship do they have
possible problems between teenagers and their parents
Teenagers’ problems
Parents’ problems
blaming parents
quarrelling with parents and using some improper expressios
being impatient when talking with parents
losing temper because of heavy academic pressure
trying to control everything related to their children
forcing their children to study all the time
attaching too much importance to academuc performance
ignoring their children’s inner thoughts or feelings
Describe each problem in one sentence
She wants her parents pay less attention to her grades.
Rebecca’s problem
Simon’s problem
Laura’s problem
He feels lonely because his parents do not spend much time with him.
Her parents protects her too much.
Cynthia’s reply
1. value her effort
2. high hopes for
3. relaxation
4. patient
5. tiring
Check your answers
(1) talk to
(2) your feelings
(3) a good time
(4) do well at school
(5) meet in the middle
(6) your interests
(7) enjoy music
(8) Put yourself
(9) go out with your friends
put oneself in other’s shoes
meet in the middle
to teens
to parents
Your advice
express gratitude to parents
communicate with parents like friends
keep a balance between relaxation and study
live in harmony with teenagers/understand teenagers
don’t push teenagers hard/don’t expect too much
show respect for teenagers’ privacy
Cynthia’s reply
Hi, Rebecca. This is Cynthia.
I understand your feelings. From your email, it sounds like you put a lot of effort into your schoolwork. If your mother doesn't value that, of course you're going to be unhappy!
But remember: every parent has high hopes for their children. Your mother wants you to be successful but she probably fails to see how you struggle. Try following these pieces of advice and see if they help improve your relationship. First, talk to your mother. Make sure she understands your feelings. Choose a good time and start the conversation politely. You can begin with something like, “I know that you expect me to do well at school, but I'm struggling sometimes. Can we please talk ” You should also try to meet in the middle when talking to your mother. Of course, school matters, but relaxation is good for you too. Tell your mother about your interests and ask for more free time to spend on them. For example, if you like listening to music, explain why you enjoy it and how it helps you, Why don’t you make a deal that you are both satisfied with
show your understanding
coherence
example
example
Cynthia’s reply
Second, put yourself in your mother's shoes and try to understand what she does. I know it isn't easy, but you must be patient. When your mother doesn't let you go out with your friends, think about the reason why she does so. When I was your age, I thought senior high school was tiring too. I couldn't understand why my parents were so strict with me. However, when I grew up, I realized that they just wanted me to have the best possible future. After that, I became so much closer to my mum and dad.
Everything will turn out all right, I promise.
advice
positive message to cheer up
example
How to write a letter or email of advice
Beginning
show your understanding
Body part
offer pieces of advice to help solve the problem
(optional) include personal experiences or stories
Ending
give a positive massage
cheer the person you are writing to
offer useful advice
Structure
Topic exploring
What should we explore beforing writing a suggestion letter
the background
the purpose
the person you are writing to
tense and person
key points
事由
针对事由提出建议
一般现在时、一般将来时
第一人称、第二人称
Useful expressions
Beginning
I’m writing to share some advice with you.
I’m sorry that you have trouble in ...
You have asked me for my advice about ...
Offering advice
I think it would be a good idea if ...
In my opinion, it would be wise to ...
I suggest taht you should ...
Ending
I hope you will find these proposals/suggestions/tips practical/useful/helpful.
Possible answer
Dear Laura,
I understand your feelings. Sometimes parents can become overprotective—after all, it is their job to protect their child from harm. But don't be unhappy.
Try these pieces of advice and see if they help. First, tell your parents what you think about their protective behaviour. Tell them you fully understand their love for you, but explain the side effects of their overprotectiveness. They may change their mind after they learn about your feelings. Second, show your parents how responsible you can be. Make it clear when you need their help and when you don't. For example, tell them that they need not worry about you when you go out with friends during the daytime. But if you want to go out in the evening, assure them that you will be home before, say, 9 o'clock
I hope you will find my advice helpful. I wish you all the best.
Yours,
Cynthia
overprotective
the side effects of their overprotectiveness
assure
Assignment
Self review & Peer review
Polish your writing

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