It's mon for parents to feel emotional when the moment es for their child to leave home and go to university. Even parents who don't speak about the event are likely to feel a sense of sadness because it’s the end of an era where you and your family were at the centre of your child's world. As a parent you’ll probably continue to support your child in different ways, but the main job of raising your child is over. It's a huge change for everyone involved.
There are a few things that you can do to make the transition easier. Plan carefully for your child's departure and think about how you can help. Many parents take their child to university for the first time. If you decide to do that, be ready to feel a real wrench when the time es to say goodbye. Your child will probably be as nervous as you are about the moment when you finally say goodbye – but that might not show!
Be positive and cheerful about the choice your child has made to continue studying, and plan to leave once you've unpacked the car and looked around your child's new living acmodations. If you can, save your tears for the car – you'll make things easier on your child and yourself.
The more you've invested in being a parent, the more you'll feel a sense of loss, so the sadness you feel now is a sign that you've been a good mom or dad. Remind yourself that parenting is all about raising an independent and confident child who functions well without you. If your child quickly settles and starts enjoying himself, you should congratulate yourself.
It's also only fair to allow yourself some time to grieve(悲痛). Don't expect to pick yourself up and move on straight away. But you may decide to find a hobby or sport to fill your extra time. Perhaps you've always wanted to learn a new language, go to yoga classes or take up swimming. You may decide to spend more time with family and close friends, who are likely to be feeling the absence of your child as well.
Agree on the best approach to staying in touch before your child leaves, and stick to your agreement. Try not to panic if your child doesn't respond immediately – remember, they're starting a new and busy life.
【小题1】Why do parents feel sad when their child leaves home for college?A．Because the absence of their child makes them feel lonely.B．Because their children will start a new life in college.C．Because they are no longer the main focus of their children’s life.D．Because it means the end of love between parents and their child.【小题2】The underlined word “wrench” in Paragraph 2 means a feeling of .A．sorrowB．regret C．angerD．love【小题3】What does good parenting consist of?A．Supporting your child in different ways all the time. B．Congratulating yourself when your child goes to college.C．Investing as much as possible in the growth of your child. D．Preparing your child to stand on their own feet in the future.【小题4】What’s NOT advised as the way to recover from your child’s departure?A．Staying in touch with your child.B．Learning a new language.C．Spending more time with close friends.D．Developing a new hobby or sport.【小题5】What would be an appropriate title for the whole passage?A．Staying in Touch with Your Child B．Preparing to Say Goodbye to Your Child C．Dealing with Your Child Leaving Home for University D．Life after Your Child Has Left Home for UniversityC
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(答案→)C
解析：文章介绍了在孩子求学离家后父母应如何调正自己的情绪，积极正确对待孩子离家后的生活。
【小题1】推断题：根据第一段第二句Even parents who don't speak about the event are likely to feel a sense of sadness because it’s the end of an era where you and your family were at the centre of your child's world. 可知选C。
【小题2】细节题：sorrow悲伤；regret遗憾；anger生气；love爱。原句意：如果你决定这样做，就要准备好在说再见时感到真正的疼痛，可知选A。
【小题3】细节题：根据文章第4段第3句If your child quickly settles and starts enjoying himself, you should congratulate yourself.可知D正确。
【小题4】细节题：根据文章第五段 But you may decide to find a hobby or sport to fill your extra time. Perhaps you've always wanted to learn a new language, go to yoga classes or take up swimming. You may decide to spend more time with family and close friends, who are likely to be feeling the absence of your child as well.提到了B、C、D项，故选A。
【小题5】推理题：根据文章内容可知父母如何对待孩子离家求学后的生活，故选C。