IV. Complete the conversation between Ms Huyen and Dr. Nelson about the ways of raising independent children, using the responses (A-G) given. There are two extra ones.
A. Start her off on a quiet road, and follow a few feet behind her to see how she does. After a couple of weeks, stand on the other side of the street, and let her come to you.
B. When a kid is 10 or more than that, she generally behaves well at home, can remember directions, and consistently follows general safety rules, such as not opening the door to a stranger.
C. They should supervise their two-or three-year-old kid closely, even if the garden is fenced in.
D. They can phone the friend’s parents and arrange a date, then tell the kid exactly what to do.
E. When a kid is two years old and more than that, the toddler is able to leave his parents’ side for short periods and is curious about exploring.
F. Map out the route together so you can choose the safest crossing spots, and review some basic precautions, the child should know to be especially careful at intersections and never to stop to speak to strangers, for instance.
G. By the age of 5 and up, a kid can follow simple directions and has a good sense of distance and time.
Ms. Huyen: Good morning, Dr. Nelson. When do parents let their kids play in the yard?
Dr. Nelson: 1 ________________________________________________________________________
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Ms. Huyen: How should parents start leaving their kid alone in the yard?
Dr. Nelson: 2 ________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________They should watch her closely and teachers not to wander off.
Ms. Huyen: When is a kid able to walk to a nearby friend’s house?
Dr. Nelson: 3 ________________________________________________________________________
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Ms. Huyen: What can parents do to help their kid get to her friend’s house?
Dr. Nelson: 4 ________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________Keep the visit short, and make sure the child knows she can't leave or go to another house.
Ms. Huyen: When are kids ready to stay at home alone?
Dr. Nelson: 5 ________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________But it also depends on where you live.
8. UNIT 8. Becoming independent
