Think about what is happening in many families: Kids come home, jump onto the sofa, get lost in the world of the small screen and become couch potatoes (电视迷). Now, a new law is making parents and guardians of minor (未成年人的监护) take responsibility for family education to help shape their children’s future.
Called the Law on Family Education Promotion (《家庭教育促进法》), it is the first of its kind in China and came into effect on Jan.1, 2022. It encourages parents and guardians to educate their children properly, morally (道德上), physically and psychologically.
The law stops parents and guardians from placing too much pressure on their children. Parents and guardians should allow children enough time to study, rest, play and exercise, and make sure children don’t become addicted (上瘾的) to the internet. They should treat all children equally, no matter their genders or physical conditions and should never use violence (暴力) toward children.
For children of migrant workers (外出务工人员) in rural areas, they may be left alone while their parents go to work in cities. The law asks local governments to keep a close eye on such families, and help the parents get jobs locally so that they can be more responsible for their children’ s education.
Family education affects the future of the country, says Sun Hongyan, head of youth and children research at the China Youth and Children Research Center. Now, with the new law, family education is no longer just a family matter but a state affair (事务). Parents who fail to educate their children properly might be breaking the law and will be given a warning.
35. Why was the Law on Family Education Promotion made?
A.To help kids stay away from their phones. |
B.To let parents shape their children’s future. |
C.To make the first of its kind in China. |
D.To call on parents to educate their children properly. |
36. According to the new law, which of the following is TRUE?
A.Parents shouldn’t place any pressure on their children. |
B.Parents should help their children make good use of their time. |
C.Parents should encourage their children to take more online courses. |
D.Parents should learn more about the differences between girls and boys. |
37. What is Paragraph 4 mainly about?
A.Why there are many left -behind children. |
B.What migrant workers need to do for their children. |
C.How local governments can help left-behind children. |
D.Why local governments make new laws to help migrant workers. |
38. What does the underlined phrase in Paragraph 4 mean?
A.stay in touch with | B.keep up with |
C.give a warning to | D.pay close attention to |
39. Which word might best describe family education according to the opinion of Sun Hongyan?
A.Important. | B.Natural. | C.Underdeveloped. | D.Strict. |