Only about 1 in 5 kids said they talk to a parent when they're sad, but more than 75% of kids said they'd like their parents to help them in times of need. Here's how kids said parents could help:
Talk together.
Help them feel better, like giving them a hug.
Give them attention; do something together.
Help them solve the problem.
Stop yelling (大喊大叫).
Don't make them feel worse.
Help get their minds off the problem.
Pray (祈祷) with them.
Why don't parents do some help when their kids are in times of need? Sometimes parents might feel like kids don't want them to get involved (介入). That's why it's good to talk to a parent — even if all you want to say is that this problem is going on and that you'd like to try to solve it on your own. More often, you might want your mum or dad to offer ideas or at least a little encouragement (鼓励).
Kids can also be nice to their mum or dad when he or she is feeling stressed out. They could draw a card, give a hug, or clean their room without being asked. Then the parents may be too surprised to feel stressed!
