地道美语听力练习:提高青少年意识

Carl:Hi Marla, I'm really surprised to see you here.

I didn't know you had kids attending this high school.

Marla:I don't-not yet. I heard about this meeting and decided to attend.

It's best to be ready for those teenage years, don't you think?

Carl:Sure.

Marla:I heard that the principal is going to talk about different ways to handle our teenagers as they start asserting their independence.

I want to be prepared.

Carl:That makes sense, I guess.

Marla:I mean, more and more teenagers are rebelling by getting tattoos and piercings and experimenting with drugs.

Carl:You've clearly done a lot of thinking about this.

Marla:I've read a few books on the topic, about kids having to deal with peer pressure.

It's my job as a parent to set boundaries and be stricter if it's called for and ease up when my child needs space.

Carl:That's all very insightful, but you have some time before all that comes into play, right?

Marla:My little Lucas is already four years old.

Who knows when he might start hanging out with the wrong crowd and being led astray.

A parent has to be vigilant.

Carl:Right.