1. M1U2 Project
He Caijie
Nanjing Normal University

2. Let me go
I don't wanna be your hero
I don't wanna be your big man
I just wanna fight with everyone else/
Your masquerade
I don't wanna be a part of your parade
Everyone deserves a chance to
Walk with everyone else/
While holding down
A job to keep my girl around
Maybe buy me some new strings
And her a night out on the weekend/
We can whisper things
Secrets from our American dreams
Baby needs some protection
But I'm a kid like everyone else

3. The common adolescent problems and the probable solutions
My Research Project
The common adolescent problems and the probable solutions

4. Growing Pains What are the common feelings of teenagers?
It is common for teenagers to feel lonely and misunderstood.
What are the common feelings of teenagers? 1
The difficulties that teenagers face as they grow to adults.
What is the meaning of “growing pains”? 2
Three kinds of growing pains--physical, psychological and social changes (how to fit in society).
What different kinds of growing pains are mentioned in the article? 3

5. Kinds of growing pains 1
What are the physical changes teenagers go through?
Growing taller, voices getting deeper ... 2
What are the differences between boys and girls in terms of psychological changes?
Boys: becoming risk takers
not having the wisdom to make good choices
Girls: wanting someone to talk to
trying to deal with strong feelings 3
What’s the struggle of teenagers in the social world? 4
having to depend on others
desiring independence

6. My Research Topic
Generation Gap

7. Causes of Generation Gap
parents’ interference in study/life
forcing ideas on children
finding fault with children
not living up to parents’ expectations
being reluctant to embrace new things
sticking to outdated/traditional beliefs
independence rather than overprotection
children’s self-centeredness & immaturity
lack of communication
a growing desire for puppy love

8. Ways to bridge the generation gap
having face-to-face communication
shouldering responsibility/obligation
striking a balance between study and play
dealing with puppy love wisely
cherishing the love from parents
showing tolerance to each other
mutual respect, trust and understanding
keeping pace with fashion
learn psychological counseling
allowing children privacy & freedom

9. Homework Writing a report Title: Generation Gap
Write two paragraphs--one paragraph for the causes and another for the solutions. The word limit is 120.

10. Thank You!