A new study of 8,000 young people in the Journal of Health and Social Behavior shows that
although love can make adults live healthily and happily, it is a bad thing for young people. Puppy
love(早恋) may bring stress for young people and can lead to depression(忧郁症). The study shows
that girls become more depressed than boys, and younger girls are the worst of all.
The possible reason for the connection between love and higher risk of depression for girls is "loss
of self". According to the study, even though boys would say "lose themselves in a romantic
relationship", this "loss of self" is much more likely to lead to depression when it happens to girls. Young
girls who have romantic relationships usually like hiding their feelings and opinions. They won't tell that to
their parents.
Dr. Marianm Kaufman, an expert on young people problems, says 15% to 20% young people will
have depression during their growing. Trying romance often causes the depression.
She advises kids not to jump into romance too early. During growing up, it is important for young
people to build strong friendships and a strong sense of self. She also suggests the parents should
encourage their kids to keep close to their friends, attend more interesting school activities and spend
enough time with family.
Parents should watch for signs of depression—eating or mood changes—and if they see signs from
their daughter or son, they need to give help. The good news is that the connection between romance
and depression seems to become weak with age. Love will always make us feel young, but only maturity(成熟) gives us a chance to avoid its bad side effects.
1. What's the main idea of the passage?
A. Romance is a two-edged sword for adults
B. Parents should forbid their children's love lives.
C. Puppy love may bring young people depression.
D. Romance is good for young people.
2. Which of the following is more likely to have depression?
A. Young girls who always hide their feelings and opinions.
B. Young boys whose parents watch for their behavior.
C. Young people who have a strong sense of self.
D. Careless parents whose children are deep in love.
3. What can be inferred from the passage?
A .Lacking love can lead young people to grow up more quickly.
B. The older a woman is, the less likely she seems to lose herself in romance.
C .Parents should help their children to be aware of the signs of depression.
D. Early love makes young people keep close to their friends and parents.
4. What's the author's attitude towards puppy love?
A. Confused.
B. Scared.
C. Disinterested.
D. Disapproving.
