媒体调查显示 多数孩子不愿被迫表演
Most children feel reluctant to show their talents or skills in front of others although their parents and grandparents keep prodding them to do so, according to a survey by Tianfu Morning News. Many parents urge their children to give a public performance by singing a song, reciting a poem or dancing during family gatherings or at important festivals. Among 20 students randomly selected near an elementary school in Chengdu's Mengzhuiwan area, 16 said they were unwilling to cooperate when encouraged to perform for family relatives or friends of parents. Three said it's OK to show off what they are good at. Only one student was glad to stage a show. Lin Da, who offers psychological counseling services in Chengdu, said some children can become more extroverted thanks to the support of parents, but there are also parents who actually try to earn admiration for themselves by forcing their children to perform publicly. She urges parents to respect the choice of children and appreciate diversity. Parents need to be careful in using words like "worthless", or "coward" to describe their children, Lin said. |