When my son, Mike, was young, he always listened to me. I hoped he would be a1, so I asked him to practice playing the piano every day. He did what I told him to do. But when he grew older, he 2 practiced the piano. He said that he started to be3 the guitar. I didn't say anything but told him that I still wanted him to be a pianist.

As the years passed, it seemed that Mike started to4everything I wanted him to do. I knew that no matter how much you wanted to control your kids, you had to let them go. But I still felt5when Mike told me that he would major(主修) in guitar courses. Weren't my words helpful to him? I had6that he major in piano courses.

One evening, I completely (彻底地)7everything. I had some trouble8 my computer. I didn't know how to9it. I asked Mike to help me. He explained to me what to do. I 10his clear and specific instructions (具体的说明 ). I was proud of my son and his skills. I was deeply satisfied.