How many fathers usually go to the class's parent-teacher meetings? Did you ever think about a “dads only” parent-teacher meeting?
This autumn, a school in Hangzhou had a special meeting. It only invited dads.
“The school wanted to
encourage dads to actively(积极地) take part in family education,” reported Guangming Daily.
Now, the worry about the absence(缺席) of fathers in family education is growing. Most mums in China help their kids with homework—about 68 out of 100 mums do this.
However, both dads and mums play important roles in their children’s education. “Dads can shape young kids’ personalities,” said Luo Xuepeng, a father from Guangdong with a 9-year-old son. “A wise and strong dad can help children have good habits and become happier.”
Why don’t dads go to school meetings? They say:
• I’m really busy with work and can’t take time off.
• I’m not good at talking with teachers and I may miss something important. My wife is better at it.
• Traditionally, dads just make some money. Going to school meetings feels like more of a mum’s job.
• Sometimes I just like to relax and be a lazy dad.
Scientists say dads can do more to help their kids. When dads spend more time with their kids, the kids can do better when facing stress(压力). They feel more confident and it’s easier to make more friends.
(
B
) 1. Why did the school in Hangzhou have a “dads only” parent-teacher meeting?
A. To help teachers know their students better.
B. To let fathers take part in family education.
C. To talk about the fathers’ worries about their kids.
D. To play a special game between dads and kids.
(
B
) 2. What does the underlined word “encourage” mean?
A. Force.
B. Support.
C. Stop.
D. Praise.
(
A
) 3. What can we know from the passage?
A. Dads are important in kids’ education.
B. Dads are often lazy in family.
C. Dads are always busy with their work.
D. Dads are not good at speaking.
(
C
) 4. What’s the best title for the passage?
A. Poor kids
B. Busy dads
C. Dads needed
D. Meetings needed
