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. They have a quick dinner, and then it’s time for homework. Linda Miller, a mother of three, knows all about such stress. “In some families, petition starts very young and continues until the kids get older,” she says. “Mothers send their small kids to all kinds of classes. And they are always paring them with other children. It’s crazy. I don’t think that’s fair. Why don’t they just let their kids be kids? People shouldn39。t push their kids so hard Doctors say too much pressure is not good for a child39。s development. Dr. Alice Green says all these activities can cause a lot of stress for children. “Kids should have time to relax and think for themselves, too. Although it’s normal to want successful children, it’s even more important to have happy children.” 2c Look at the words in bold in the article. Can you guess their meanings? Try to match them with the meanings below. 1. Keeps on happening ______________ 2. Physical exercise and practice of skills______ 3. Worries about things at home, school or work_________ 4. Usual or mon _________ continue training stress typical 5. Try to be the best or the first to finish something __________ 6. Getting better or bigger ___________ 7. Looking for differences and similarities between things __________ plete development paring 2d Read the article again and answer the questions. 1. Does Cathy