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1、孩子离家前,要教会他们的 40件事原文链接:40 Things To Teach My Kids Before They Leave Home作者:Serene Journey译者:EstherAs parents its our responsibility to teach, guide and encourage our kids. If we do our job right they go on to become responsible contributing members of society.作为家长,教育、引导和鼓励子女是我们的责任。如果我们尽职尽责,孩子们就会成长为对社
2、会负责为社会做贡献的人。No pressureright?这不是什么压力,对吧?Teaching practical life skills and philosophies are important parts of developing our children into well rounded and happy adults. The time we have with our kids is precious and relatively short.教授实际生活技巧和哲学是将孩子培养成全能且快乐的成人的重要部分。我们和孩子们共度的时光宝贵而短暂。With that in min
3、d, I would like to share with you a list of 40 things that I will teach my kids before they leave home. Some are serious while some are lighthearted, since I think an important part of forming a meaningful relationship with our kids is to have a little fun along the way.记住了这一条,我想和大家分享我的孩子离家前,我会教他们的
4、40件事。有些很严肃,有些很轻松,因为我觉得与孩子建立有意义的关系的重要部分在于过程中充满点滴乐趣。Practical life skills实际生活技巧 I will teach my kids:我会教给孩子:that doing a proper grocery shop, including meal planning, shopping with a list and comparing prices, can save them a considerable amount of time and money.合理购物,包括计划餐食、带着清单购物,货比三家,这可以为他们节省不少时间和金
5、钱。there is more to cooking and baking than simply opening a can or reheating a meal.烹饪烘焙可比开罐头或者热剩饭意义大得多。that its important to sort your laundry not only by color, but by fabric type and care instructions.洗衣服时不仅按颜色分类,也按织物种类和保养指南分类,这很重要。that no matter what the fashion is at the time, when it comes to
6、an interview, work or special occasions grab an iron. Walking around all wrinkled and creased sends a message of laziness.不论潮流如何,面试、工作或者特殊场合找把熨斗。穿着皱皱巴巴的衣服,说明你很懒。how to grow and care for a plant. This is a relatively easy and inexpensive way to instill responsibility. Id start with an easy to care fo
7、r houseplant like an umbrella tree or amaryllis or a potted tomato plant out on the deck.如何种植照料植物。这种灌输责任感的方法简单而又便宜。我会从易于照顾的盆栽如伞树或桂顶红或盆栽番茄开始。how to change a car tire so that when they get a flat they are less likely to be stranded on the side of the road not knowing what to do.如何换汽车轮胎,这样当有只瘪胎时,他们就不会束
8、手无策地站在路边。to drive responsibly and to be acutely aware of the consequences of drinking and driving, even if they are the passenger.开车时负有责任心,要很了解酒后驾驶的后果,哪怕仅仅作为一名乘客。that they can save money on books if they frequent the library.如果他们经常去图书馆,就可以省下买书钱。how to do standard maintenance on their cars like chang
9、e the oil and various filters as well as top up fluids and replace light bulbs.如何维修汽车,比如换滑油和各种过滤器,如何加油加水,更换灯泡。how to read a bus schedule so if they arent in a position to afford a car they can still get around with public transportation.如何读懂公交站牌,这样,如果他们买不起车,也一样可以利用公共交通工具四处行走。that they can have a lot
10、 more fun if they build things from scratch. Im thinking birdhouses, step stools, go-karts, kites and paper planes.如果他们从头开始自己做东西,就会享受很多乐趣。我能想到的有鸟屋、梯櫈、小型赛车、风筝和纸飞机。how to tie a variety of knots so whether they are tying up a boat or pulling a car out of a ditch or snowbank they are better armed.如何打各种各
11、样的结,这样当他们想把船系牢或者把车拉出沟渠或雪堤时,就会有备无患。how to barbecue a perfect meal paying particular attention to pre-grill prep and special recipes.如何作出美味的烧烤,要格外留心烧烤前准备以及特殊烹饪秘诀。the importance of reading food labels. Not only to become aware of individual ingredients but to also know the quantities of sugar, additive
12、s and types of fats they contain.阅读食品标签的重要性。不仅要理解各种成分,还要了解食品中所包含的糖、添加剂和各种脂肪。how to hem pants, sew on buttons and mend socks.怎么给裤子锁边、缝扣子、补袜子。how to type properly with both hands on the keyboard. In a society where computers are used for nearly everything, learning how to type properly will increase t
13、heir efficiency and productivity.如何两只手打字。在这个计算机无处不在的社会,学习正确打字可以提高效率和生产率。the concept of compound interest. Who doesnt want to make interest on interest?复利的概念。谁不想用复利赚钱啊?how to create an effective budget that allows them to live within their means and continually increase their net worth.如何计划有效的预算,既能保证
14、生活,又能使净资产持续增加。how to read a map and use a compass.怎么看地图,怎么使用指南针。how to build a quinzee and survive a night in the cold. (A quinzee is basically a hollowed out mound of snow and are actually quite warm to sleep in! This was one of my favorite experiences as a kid.)如何修建雪穴以抵御寒冷的夜晚。(雪穴其实就是一个挖空的雪堆,睡进去很暖和
15、!这是我孩提时最喜欢的经历。)how to swim and tread water, these skills could potentially save their life.怎么游泳,怎么趟水,这些技能可能会救他们的命。Philosophical life lessons哲学生活课 I will teach my kids:我会教给孩子:that they can be happy if they choose to be happy.如果他们选择开心,他们就能开心。that a smile is the simplest thing you can do to truly brigh
16、ten the day of someone else.微笑是你能够让别人拥有美好一天的最简单的方法。about compassion and how they can go beyond empathy by truly understanding and feeling other peoples pain and suffering. Once they have this understanding and a genuine desire to relieve others pain it will make them better people.同情以及通过真正理解感受他人的苦难,如何超越感同身受。一旦他们有这样的理解,而且真诚地愿意帮助别人减轻痛苦,他们就会成为更好的人。that there is no such thing as being too polite. You can never say please, thank-you or excuse me too oft