英语PK台 第200期:凯特王妃最新演讲:关注儿童心理健康(2)

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As today's theme reminds us, many children – even those from stable, happy homes – are finding¹ that their heads are just too full. It is our duty, as parents and as teachers, to give all children the space to build their emotional² strength and provide a strong foundation³ for their future.

Of course, not all children have the anchor⁴ of a strong family. Many will arrive through your school gates feeling a real lack of love and devotion in their lives. This often leaves them feeling insecure and without confidence and trust in the world around them. That is why your work is so important.

Parents, teachers and other school staff need the tools to help these young people early in their lives. And the earlier, the better. It is proven that early action prevents problems later in life. Imagine if everyone was able to help just one child who needs to be listened to, needs to be respected, and needs to be loved – we could make such a huge difference for an entire generation.

As head teachers you have the chance to reach tens of thousands of children during your careers, and make an impact⁵ on a great scale. Thank you for making the work of Place2Be part of your mission⁶. I hope you know how much your work is valued. Thank you – I am really looking forward to the rest of the afternoon.

Vocabulary:

Anchor, devotion, impact

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