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Surely enough, ①the flower epitomizes the younger generation in China while the greenhouse is an excellent metaphor for parents’ parents’ excessive protection of their children. Admittedly, ②parents love their children by nature, and ③ Chinese mothers and fathers are no exceptions. However, ④Chinese parents tend to dote on their children because each family is allowed to have only one child due to birth control. ⑤They pin so much hope on the much-treasured child muchthat ⑥ if he wants the star, they might even climb to pick it. ⑦Selfish and self-centered, the selfspoilt child depends on his parents for everything. ⑧As a result, once confronted with the harsh reality, he is more likely to yield to hardships and difficulties in life. (117个字) 117个字)