新视野大学英语读写教程听力 第二册 unit05b_new

[06:26.35]that they might be spoiling their children but don't know how to stop.
[06:32.80]Sometimes you may feel uncertain about whether to give in to many of your children's requests.
[06:40.64]That doesn't mean you can't change.
[06:45.11]First,you should try to determine what makes you submit or feel guilty.
[06:53.17]Then,even if you haven't uncovered the reason,
[06:57.92]you should begin to make firm decisions
[07:02.78]and practice responding to your children's requests in a prompt,definite manner.
[07:10.96]Once you turn over a new leaf,
[07:15.13]you can't expect to change completely right away.
[07:21.11]You are bound to fluctuate at times.
[07:27.08]The key is to be satisfied with gradual improvement,
[07:33.35]expecting and accepting the occasional slips that come with any change.
[07:41.81]And even after you are handling these decisions in a firmer and more confident manner,
[07:49.15]you can't expect your children to respond immediately.
[07:55.13]For a while they'll keep on applying the old pressures that used to work so well.
[08:02.80]But they'll eventually come to respect your decisions
[08:08.34]once they learn that nagging and arguing no longer work.
[08:15.29]In the end, both you and your children will be happier for it.