Summervacation is coming. The Parkers are taking a1 to Sanya. How will2 go there? They have3 ideas. The son Dale says, "Let's take the4.Taking a journey by train is really relaxing. We5enjoythe beautiful scenery (风景) from the window." Thedaughter Alice says, "But the train station is far from our6. If we go there by train, we have to7 early. So let's drive a car." "8?" asks Dale. "Because we can9 atany time we want," answers Alice. "But I think taking a journey bycar is10.What about taking a bus?" asks Dale. "Oh, I don't like that. Thereare always11 people on the bus, and it12 a long time," says Alice. Then they go toask for their13ideas.Mr. Parker wants to take the plane because it's the fastest (最快的)way. He says that they shouldn't spend too much time on the way,14they won't have much time to visit thecity. But Mrs. Parker wants to go by ship, because it is cheap (便宜的) andthey can save some15.Which do you think is the best way?

My uncle has a big farm. There are many animals on the farm. They are cows, chickens, ducks, sheep, pigs and three dogs. The farm is far from the city. It's very nice and quiet. I love the beautiful countryside. I like to live there. But I have to go to school in the city. So on the weekend I often go there to help my uncle. I often help him feed cows, pigs and chickens. All the animals on the farm are friendly to me. The dogs like to run around me and I like to play with them. The ducks like to swim in the river. The pigs like to sleep. When they are hungry, they can eat a lot. When I grow up, I am going to have my own farm. I will live in the beautiful countryside with animals.

Last week I finished a class at a middle school, receiving some meaningful answers after I asked the students what they would tell their parents about money.

Max said he would say: "Dear Mom. I need to give you some advice on money. I need more allowances(零用钱）! Many teenagers had the same answer: As a teacher, I advise on a few allowances and more if the kid helps with housework. Now that the kids are in middle school. it's time to think about paying them for doing something. My son missed a lot of school when he was in middle school so I offered the down payment(分期付款)on a car if he wouldn't miss any school as a high school student and the result was that he finally got the car.

Grace wanted to tell her mom. "Only buy what we need." Spending wisely and saving money is a good idea for all the students. The idea of thinking carefully about spending is exactly what I want to make them know in class. but they learn more at home. Teenagers look at their parents' spending habits, and they develop the same habits. So watch your behavior(行为)! 

Nikola's advice is helpful to all parents — "Mom and Dad, I think I should take part in financial(财务的)activities more so that I can know how to deal with money when I grow up."

Remember, your kids watch everything you do especially when it is about money, so do it right, pointing them in right direction.