Why our Kids are out of Control

Michael is out of control.

Remember that gardeners must nurture the flowers, not the weeds.

1Judging by the title, what is the writer's purpose in writing this article? a) To give examples of uncontrolled behavior.b) To explain why children have a lot of self-control.c) To justify the bad behavior of kids.d) To explain why children behave badly.

Why our Kids are out of Control

Michael is out of control.

Remember that gardeners must nurture the flowers, not the weeds.

1Judging by the title, what is the writer's purpose in writing this article? a) To give examples of uncontrolled behavior.b) To explain why children have a lot of self-control.c) To justify the bad behavior of kids.d) To explain why children behave badly.

1Judging by the title, what is the writer's purpose in writing this article? a) To give examples of uncontrolled behavior.b) To explain why children have a lot of self-control.c) To justify the bad behavior of kids.d) To explain why children behave badly.

1Judging by the title, what is the writer's purpose in writing this article? a) To give examples of uncontrolled behavior.b) To explain why children have a lot of self-control.c) To justify the bad behavior of kids.d) To explain why children behave badly.

1Judging by the title, what is the writer's purpose in writing this article? a) To give examples of uncontrolled behavior.b) To explain why children have a lot of self-control.c) To justify the bad behavior of kids.d) To explain why children behave badly.

2Why is Michael mentioned in the first paragraph? a) Because he breaks his toys and hits his siblings.b) As an example of an unhappy and unpleasant child.c) As an example of an out of control child.d) Because he never listens to his parents.

2Why is Michael mentioned in the first paragraph? a) Because he breaks his toys and hits his siblings.b) As an example of an unhappy and unpleasant child.c) As an example of an out of control child.d) Because he never listens to his parents.

Why our Kids are out of Control

Michael is out of control.

Remember that gardeners must nurture the flowers, not the weeds.

2Why is Michael mentioned in the first paragraph? a) Because he breaks his toys and hits his siblings.b) As an example of an unhappy and unpleasant child.c) As an example of an out of control child.d) Because he never listens to his parents.

Paragraph 1

Michael is out of control. He has several temper tantrums a day, throws

food during meals, deliberately breaks toys and household items, hits and

bites his younger brother and sister and refuses to comply with reasonable

requests. Asked to put away his toys or go to bed, the 5-year-old replies,

“No. And you can't make me.” He is, in truth, a very unpleasant child. He is

also very unhappy: No one can behave as he does and feel good about

himself or be pleased with life.

2Why is Michael mentioned in the first paragraph? a) Because he breaks his toys and hits his siblings.b) As an example of an unhappy and unpleasant child.c) As an example of an out of control child.d) Because he never listens to his parents.

3Read paragraphs 3 and 4, complete the chart and give it a title:

 

France AmericaRestaurants

Playgrounds

Murder

3 and 4Why are there so many out-of-control children today?

Many explanations have been proposed: high-sugar diets,

environmental toxins, allergies, television, psychiatric

disorders. In considering these theories, it is useful to note

that the rise in outrageous child behavior is largely an

American phenomenon. Psychologist Tiffany Field, Ph.D.,

of the University of Miami School of Medicine, found that in

France, for example, 3-year-olds behave admirably in

restaurants. They sit quietly and talk and eat their meals

like “little adults.” They do not argue or throw food or

refuse to eat as many American children do.

In a separate study, Field noted another major

difference in the behavior of French and

American preschoolers: On playgrounds, French

youngsters were aggressive toward their

playmates only 1 percent of the time; American

preschoolers by contrast, were aggressive 29

percent of the time. It is probably not a

coincidence that France has the lowest murder

rate in the industrialized world, and the United

States has the highest.

 

France AmericaRestaurants

Playgrounds

Murder

3 and 4Why are there so many out-of-control children today?

Many explanations have been proposed: high-sugar diets,

environmental toxins, allergies, television, psychiatric

disorders. In considering these theories, it is useful to note

that the rise in outrageous child behavior is largely an

American phenomenon. Psychologist Tiffany Field, Ph.D.,

of the University of Miami School of Medicine, found that in

France, for example, 3-year-olds behave admirably in

restaurants. They sit quietly and talk and eat their meals

like “little adults.” They do not argue or throw food or

refuse to eat as many American children do.

In a separate study, Field noted another major

difference in the behavior of French and

American preschoolers: On playgrounds, French

youngsters were aggressive toward their

playmates only 1 percent of the time; American

preschoolers by contrast, were aggressive 29

percent of the time. It is probably not a

coincidence that France has the lowest murder

rate in the industrialized world, and the United

States has the highest.

3 and 4Why are there so many out-of-control children today?

Many explanations have been proposed: high-sugar diets,

environmental toxins, allergies, television, psychiatric

disorders. In considering these theories, it is useful to note

that the rise in outrageous child behavior is largely an

American phenomenon. Psychologist Tiffany Field, Ph.D.,

of the University of Miami School of Medicine, found that in

France, for example, 3-year-olds behave admirably in

restaurants. They sit quietly and talk and eat their meals

like “little adults.” They do not argue or throw food or

refuse to eat as many American children do.

In a separate study, Field noted another major

difference in the behavior of French and

American preschoolers: On playgrounds, French

youngsters were aggressive toward their

playmates only 1 percent of the time; American

preschoolers by contrast, were aggressive 29

percent of the time. It is probably not a

coincidence that France has the lowest murder

rate in the industrialized world, and the United

States has the highest.

 

France AmericaRestaurants Children behave admirably in

restaurants.Children behave outrageous

Playgrounds

Murder

AdverbsAdverbs are words that qualify verbs,

adjectives or adverbs.

The ugly woman sings beautifully.The word beautifully is an adverb. It

describes a verb.It describes the way the lady sings.

The very ugly woman sings beautifully.The word very is an adverb. It describes an

adjective.It describes how ugly the lady is.

The very ugly woman sings extremely beautifully.

The word extremely is an adverb. It describes an adverb.

It describes how beautifully the lady sings.

AdverbsAdverbs are words that qualify verbs,

adjectives or adverbs.

Usually we make an adverb by adding “ly” to an adjective

nice = nicelyquick = quicklyhappy = happilyextreme = extremely

There are a few exceptions:Adverb Adjectivewell goodfast fasthard hardlate lateearly earlydaily daily

 

France AmericaRestaurants Children behave admirably in

restaurants.Children behave outrageously in restaurants.

Playgrounds

Murder

 

France AmericaRestaurants Children behave admirably in

restaurants.Children behave outrageously in restaurants.

Playgrounds

Murder

3 and 4Why are there so many out-of-control children today?

Many explanations have been proposed: high-sugar diets,

environmental toxins, allergies, television, psychiatric

disorders. In considering these theories, it is useful to note

that the rise in outrageous child behavior is largely an

American phenomenon. Psychologist Tiffany Field, Ph.D.,

of the University of Miami School of Medicine, found that in

France, for example, 3-year-olds behave admirably in

restaurants. They sit quietly and talk and eat their meals

like “little adults.” They do not argue or throw food or

refuse to eat as many American children do.

In a separate study, Field noted another major

difference in the behavior of French and

American preschoolers: On playgrounds, French

youngsters were aggressive toward their

playmates only 1 percent of the time; American

preschoolers by contrast, were aggressive 29

percent of the time. It is probably not a

coincidence that France has the lowest murder

rate in the industrialized world, and the United

States has the highest.

 

France AmericaRestaurants Children behave admirably in

restaurants.Children behave outrageously in restaurants.

Playgrounds French youngsters were are aggressive toward their playmates only 1 percent of the time

American preschoolers by contrast, were are aggressive 29 percent of the time

Murder

 

France AmericaRestaurants Children behave admirably in

restaurants.Children behave outrageously in restaurants.

Playgrounds French youngsters were are aggressive toward their playmates only 1 percent of the time

American preschoolers by contrast, were are aggressive 29 percent of the time

Murder

3 and 4Why are there so many out-of-control children today?

Many explanations have been proposed: high-sugar diets,

environmental toxins, allergies, television, psychiatric

disorders. In considering these theories, it is useful to note

that the rise in outrageous child behavior is largely an

American phenomenon. Psychologist Tiffany Field, Ph.D.,

of the University of Miami School of Medicine, found that in

France, for example, 3-year-olds behave admirably in

restaurants. They sit quietly and talk and eat their meals

like “little adults.” They do not argue or throw food or

refuse to eat as many American children do.

In a separate study, Field noted another major

difference in the behavior of French and

American preschoolers: On playgrounds, French

youngsters were aggressive toward their

playmates only 1 percent of the time; American

preschoolers by contrast, were aggressive 29

percent of the time. It is probably not a

coincidence that France has the lowest murder

rate in the industrialized world, and the United

States has the highest.

 

France AmericaRestaurants Children behave admirably in

restaurants.Children behave outrageously in restaurants.

Playgrounds French youngsters were are aggressive toward their playmates only 1 percent of the time.

American preschoolers by contrast, were are aggressive 29 percent of the time

Murder France has the lowest murder rate in the industrialized world.

United States has the highest rate in the industrialized world.

3Read paragraphs 3 and 4, complete the chart and give it a title:

A comparison between violence in the USA and France.

4

What do “these theories” in line 19 refer to?

4

What do “these theories” in line 19 refer to?

Why are there so many out-of-control children today? Many explanations have been proposed: high-sugar diets, environmental toxins, allergies, television, psychiatric disorders. In considering these theories, it is useful to note that the rise in outrageous child behavior is largely an American phenomenon.

4

Why are there so many out-of-control children today? Many

explanations have been proposed: high-sugar diets, environmental

toxins, allergies, television, psychiatric disorders. In considering these

theories, it is useful to note that the rise in outrageous child behavior is

largely an American phenomenon.

4What do “these theories” in line 19 refer to?

Explanations that say children are out of control because of high-sugar diets, environmental toxins, allergies, television and psychiatric disorders.

5In paragraph 3, there is an example of a situation of cause and effect. Fill in the blanks below indicating what is the cause of the situation? And what is the effect?

CauseEffect

3 and 4Why are there so many out-of-control children today? Many explanations have been

proposed: high-sugar diets, environmental toxins, allergies, television, psychiatric

disorders. In considering these theories, it is useful to note that the rise in outrageous

child behavior is largely an American phenomenon. Psychologist Tiffany Field, Ph.D., of

the University of Miami School of Medicine, found that in France, for example, 3-year-olds

behave admirably in restaurants. They sit quietly and talk and eat their meals like “little

adults.” They do not argue or throw food or refuse to eat as many American children do.

5In paragraph 3, there is an example of a situation of cause and effect. Fill in the blanks below indicating what is the cause of the situation? And what is the effect?

Cause high-sugar diets, environmental toxins, allergies, television, psychiatric disorders.

Effect Children are out of control.