13.Many parents like setting family rules for their kids.When kids (1)b
rules,parents will give them some punishments(懲罰) ,which aren't included in rules.In (2)f
,when you tell your kids about a new rule,you should talk with them about the (3)p
they should pay for breaking the rule — what the punishment will be.
Punishments you set (4)s
be reasonable,without violence or threat(暴力或威脅).For example,if you find your son smoking,you may limit (限制) his social (5)a
for two weeks.You should punish your kids only in ways you have discussed before the rule is broken.A study (6)s
that the most popular punishment is to limit kids' TV time.
It's understandable that you'll be angry when rules are broken.Punishment is a way to (7)e
your anger,but it's not a very good one.Sharing your feelings of anger,disappointment or sadness with your kids can have a (8)b
effect(效果)on them.Try to do that.When your kids know what they have done has made you sad,they will feel guilty.When they know their (9)a
influence you greatly,they will obey rules better.
Rules are (10)m
to help your kids behave better.If your rules or ways of punishment make them unhappy or under a lot of pressure,are they helpful?