I was in a local store recently when I saw something that opened a window into my soul,which helped let in a little more light.
I had just picked up some shampoo and was headed to the pet supplies to get some dog food for my furry friends.I decided to take a shortcut through one of the toy aisles.Blocking my way,however,was a young father and his four-year-old daughter.The little girl was pleading(懇求)with her dad to buy her a new doll.The dad was being gentle but firm,telling her they couldn't afford it right now.Finally,the daughter burst into tears and said angrily, "I hate you!"
I thought that the father would get mad at her for this outburst.I knew that I probably would do so when I was his age.Instead he just smiled down at her,put his hand on her head,and said, "That's alright.You'll love me later." I stood there in amazement as he took her hand and they walked off.Then it dawned on me that I had been in this situation many times myself over the years but not as the father.
In my childhood,many times I grew angry with my parents when I felt my requests weren't being answered.Through them all,though,my parents were still patient,loving,and kind to me.They knew that I didn't understand why certain things had to happen the way they did.They knew that my anger was a part of my growing up spiritually in this world.They knew that I would love them later.
Now I have grown up and become a parent of two children.I have deeper understanding of parents' behavior in different situations.They love their next generation,but more than that,they also know that they should love them in a proper way.Raising a healthy child means to help him grow both mentally and physically.That is why we need to trust our parents' love and give them ours as well.It is never too late to love them.It is never too late to invite them into your soul.It is never too late to let their light guide your life.
(1)How did the girl feel towards her father's refusal? (no more than 10 words)
She was sad/ disappointed and angry/ upset with her father.
She was sad/ disappointed and angry/ upset with her father.
(2)What reaction of the father made the author amazed? (no more than 10 words)(That)He smiled at his daughter (and comforted her)instead of getting mad.
(That)He smiled at his daughter (and comforted her)instead of getting mad.
(3)How do you understand the underlined part in Para.3? (no more than 15 words)The author used to get mad at his children in such situations.
Or:The author didn't behave the same as/ as well as the father.
Or:The author didn't deal with the situation as the father did.
The author used to get mad at his children in such situations.
Or:The author didn't behave the same as/ as well as the father.
Or:The author didn't deal with the situation as the father did.
(4)What's the author's understanding of parents' love after growing up? (no more than 15 words)They love their children and know how to love them properly.They love their children and do it in a proper way.
They love their children and know how to love them properly.They love their children and do it in a proper way.
(5)Have your parents ever refused your request?What do you think about it now? (no more than 20 words)Yes,more than once.But now I know they did that only to help me grow healthily.
Yes,more than once.But now I know they did that only to help me grow healthily.