VOA慢速英语:Helping Children Too Much Is Hurting Them

hover – v. to float in the air without moving in any direction, as with a helicopter

firsthand – adj. coming directly from actually experiencing or seeing something

empathy – n. the feeling that you understand and share another person's experiences and emotions; the ability to share someone else's feelings

intention – n. done in a way that is planned

bruise – n. a dark and painful area on your skin that results from an injury

capable – adj. able to do something; having the qualities or abilities that are needed to do something; skilled at doing something; able to do something well

persistent – adj. continuing to do something or to try to do something even when it is difficult or other people want you to stop

reliant – adj. needing someone or something for help or support

advocate – n. one that supports the interests of another