1. Fill in the columns in the chart with the corresponding adjectives and phrases from the list below. Some descriptions may fit into both columns.

CHILD		PARENT
Happy	Unhappy (Problem)	Happy	Unhappy

Kind-hearted; uncompromising; self-willed; confused; polite; unable to cope with difficulties, problems; loving; demanding; affectionate; humiliated; confident; uninterested; prone to obey; balanced; indifferent; secure; impatient; approving; getting along (comfortably) with others; insensible; self-restrained; gregarious; reasonable; indulging; sociable; wrong-doing; restraining; insensitive; reassuring; submissive; communicative; aggressive; delinquent; pampering; outgoing; misbehaving; unselfish; self-indulging; hard-working; fussy; impersonal; hard; industrious; offensive; self-disciplined; disapproving; cruel; self-possessed; permissive; obedient; sentimental; understanding; harsh; disciplined; alert; destructive; timid; undisciplined; disrespectful; motivated; arrogant; active; persevering; cold; enthusiastic; unreasonable; sensitive; inconsiderate; courteous; belligerent; considerate; resentful; responsive; insolent; thoughtful; unfair; helpfully able to cope with difficulties; repressed/repressing; depressed; mixed-up; babying; frustrated; consistent; disturbed; firm; neglected; self-centered; caring; unsociable; tolerant; lonely; shy; fearful; sensible; sulky; kind; listless; irresponsible; lenient; hurt; just; stubborn; self-interested; unmotivated; dull; inactive; patient; bored; irritable; good-natured; wilful; annoyed; anxious; loveless; restless; involved; naughty; inconsistent; partial; impulsive; moralizing; conscientious; unruly; sympathetic; disobedient; impudent; emotional; intolerant; bossy; possessive; friendly; unrestrained; rude; compassionate; rough; open; coarse; protective; insensitive; recalcitrant; selfish; unjust; docile; wise; nagging; bullying; violent; tough.

2. When you have completed the chart, pick out all the (1) synonyms and (2) antonyms to the following characteristics.

1. Synonyms 2. Antonyms

1) affectionate – 1) balanced –

2) gregarious – 2) unselfish –

3) self-possessed – 3) courteous –

4) persevering – 4) responsive –

5) bored – 5) wilful –

6) impudent – 6) lenient –

7) rude – 7) bossy –

8) permissive – 8) obedient –

3. Make use of the completed chart to give a brief sketch of each child/parent type. Use the following questions as a guide.

1. What traits of character would you name as typical of a normal happy child? Consider the following points with regard to his attitudes to: a) his family, parents; b) the school, teachers, studies, rules and regulations; c) his classmates; d) his friends.

2. What are the dangerous symptoms of a problem child? Consider the points above.

3. What traits of character are brought about by excessively harsh discipline and pressure?

4. What traits of character would be brought about by lack of discipline and control, by pampering or permissiveness?

5. What traits of a parent would you consider most favorable for a child?

6. What kind of parents’ attitude may make a child irresponsive, and unable to cope with difficulties?