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1 Because, from what I could see, it seemed that grown-ups often forgot. I never wanted to
forget - I wanted to be able to remind other adults and myself when the time came. I began consciously
thinking this at quite an early age.
As soon as I was fully aware of myself, I regarded me as a little person and liked adults who thought
of and treated me the same way. I didn't have a doll and I didn't want one. I wanted animal toys, even a
single animal. Why wouldn't my parents give me the one thing I wanted? 2
Instead, my dad somehow managed to buy me a full set of encyclopedia (百科全书) and books with maps and color pictures long before I could read. Well, guess what? I learned to read without realizing it! Later, I found out when I started school and it all came so easy especially geography. 3 Because of all
the books my father bought me, I knew a lot of words that other children didn't know at my age.
I love words. They opened up new worlds for me. 4 Parents, please make sure your kids have a
computer. Let them explore-as safely as possible-let them do their own things and discover the world.
Now, most kids lead a happy life. They can get what they want from their parents. But children should
learn to be independent. 5 Be independent to do your own things.
A. Because of them, I read and thought, and today, I write.
B. When I was a child, I promised myself to try to remember as much as I could.
C. I listened and heard everything, even if I didn't understand everything.
D. I nearly knew every place on the map like the teacher.
E. But more than anything, it made me feel uncomfortable and I knew it wasn't nice.
F. Later, I knew we didn't have much money, but how expensive could a toy be?
G. Be independent to learn some useful knowledge.
