1、1.What does“Growing pains”mean to you?2.Do you know about the play named Growing pains?Pains of ExamsPains of PrivatePains of FriendsPains of ParentsWhat problems do you have?Why do you have these troubles?How do you solve these problems?1.Have you ever seen the film Growing pains?2.Do you know some
2、 of its main characters?3.What does the film mainly talk about?Look at the following pictures.Main charactersMike Seaver Ben Seaver Carol Seaver Jason Seaver Maggie Seaver Chrissy Seaver Answer the questions in 2 minutes:1.Do you think your parents understand you?A.Yes B.No C.Dont know2.Do you often
3、 quarrel with you parents?A.Very often B.Often C.Sometimes D.Rarely(很少）E.Never3.Do you and your parents often talk to each other or have fun together?A.Very often B.Often C.Sometimes D.Rarely(很少）E.Never4.Do you and your parents have common interests or hobbies?A.Yes B.No.5.Do they always force you t
4、o do things you dont like to do?A.Yes,very often.B.Sometimes C.Never6.Do they ask for your opinions over some family issues?A.Yes,very often B.Sometimes C.Never7.If you have some problems or feel upset,will you choose to talk to your parents?A.Yes,I do B.No,I dont8.What do you think of the relations
5、hip between you and your parents?A.Very close B.Not so close C.Loose(疏远）happy familiesGrowing pains1.Do you love your parents?2.Do you like to stay with your parents at home during your holidays or weekends?3.Do you think you show respect to your parents?Brainstorming4.Do you sometimes quarrel with
6、your parents?5.Why do arguments usually happen?6.What are usually the problems with parents?interfereexpect too muchinfluencemake decisions for childrenforce children to do sthquestion childrenProblemsWhat?Who?When?Teenagers/Kids.When kids are between the ages of 3 and 5 or 8 and 12.The troubles and
7、 difficulties that teenagers meet when they grow up.How?Talk to friends/parents/teachers.Write to magazines.See doctors.1.Do your parents try to force you to do things you dont like?2.When you have a problem and want to talk to someone,who do you choose to talk to?3.Can you describe an experience wi
8、th your parents that was not pleasant?Further Discussion1.What kind of behaviors of yours will make your parents feel unhappy?List as many as you can.2.What would you do if your behavior upsets your parents?Good parents in my eyes:kind,loving,humorous,strict,open-minded,fair,understanding,patient,learned,helpful,forgivingIf parents and children want to get on well with each other,they shouldparentschildrenloveunderstandrespecthelplearn from each other1.If the generation gap really exists,how do you overcome the gap?2.Write a note or two to your parents from your deep heart.
