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The meaning of TREATS
A therapist describes "limits" (punishments, more less) that can be used for children aged 9-14. One of them is: "Don't provide special treats or buy special items if the child refuses to cooperate with you or is verbally abusive." I understand "treats" in this sentence to mean enjoyable, fun things in general, but it has been suggested to me (by some non-native English speakers) that it means simply "sweets". What do you think?
Hanna
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Hanna
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- [/nq] It's not clear -- it could be either or both.
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[nq:1]"Don't provide special treats or buy special items if the child refuses to cooperate with you or is verbally abusive." ... things in general, but it has been suggested to me (by some non-native English speakers) that it means simply "sweets".[/nq]
It's not clear -- it could be either or both.
It's not clear -- it could be either or both.
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[nq:1]A therapist describes "limits" (punishments, more less) that can be usedfor children aged 9-14. One of them is: "Don't provide ... things in general, but it has been suggested to me (by some non-native English speakers) that it means simply "sweets".[/nq]
1. There is not enough information here to establish the exact meaning of treats. 2. This therapist's usage of words may be non-stand
1. There is not enough information here to establish the exact meaning of treats. 2. This therapist's usage of words may be non-stand
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[nq:1]A therapist describes "limits" (punishments, more less) that can be used for children aged 9-14. One of them is: "Don't ... think? Hanna I interpret treats to mean sweets, especially at this time of year in the US. "Trick or Treat"[/nq]
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[nq:2]"Don't provide special treats or buy special items if the child refusesto cooperate with you or is verbally abusive."[/nq]
[nq:1]I interpret treats to mean sweets, especially at this time of year in the US. "Trick or Treat"Don't you find the verb "provide" odd in this context though? Wouldn't you rather "give" sweets (and "provide" entertainment)? Halloween aside... :-)[/nq]
Hanna
[nq:1]I interpret treats to mean sweets, especially at this time of year in the US. "Trick or Treat"Don't you find the verb "provide" odd in this context though? Wouldn't you rather "give" sweets (and "provide" entertainment)? Halloween aside... :-)[/nq]
Hanna
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[nq:1]to =20[/nq]
[nq:2]I interpret treats to mean sweets, especially at this time of year in the US. "Trick or Treat" =20[/nq]
[nq:1]Don't you find the verb "provide" odd in this context though? Wouldn't y=ou rather "give" sweets (and "provide" entertainment)? Halloween aside... :=-) Hanna[/nq]
From M-W online
Main Entry: pro=B7vide Pronunciation: pr&-'vId Function: verb Inf
[nq:2]I interpret treats to mean sweets, especially at this time of year in the US. "Trick or Treat" =20[/nq]
[nq:1]Don't you find the verb "provide" odd in this context though? Wouldn't y=ou rather "give" sweets (and "provide" entertainment)? Halloween aside... :=-) Hanna[/nq]
From M-W online
Main Entry: pro=B7vide Pronunciation: pr&-'vId Function: verb Inf
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[nq:1]A therapist describes "limits" (punishments, more less) that can be usedfor children aged 9-14. One of them is: "Don't provide ... has been suggested to me (by some non-native English speakers) that it means simply "sweets". What do you think? Hanna[/nq]
I do not see the same problems here as occurred with the other passage. Treats in this case refers to food items, such as ice cream.
I do not see the same problems here as occurred with the other passage. Treats in this case refers to food items, such as ice cream.
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[nq:2]A therapist describes "limits" (punishments, more less) that can be used[/nq]
[nq:1]for[/nq]
[nq:2]children aged 9-14. One of them is: "Don't provide special ... that it means simply "sweets". What do you think? Hanna[/nq]
[nq:1]I do not see the same problems here as occurred with the other passage. Treats in this case refers to food items, such as ice cream.[/nq]
I wouldn't
[nq:1]for[/nq]
[nq:2]children aged 9-14. One of them is: "Don't provide special ... that it means simply "sweets". What do you think? Hanna[/nq]
[nq:1]I do not see the same problems here as occurred with the other passage. Treats in this case refers to food items, such as ice cream.[/nq]
I wouldn't
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[nq:1]A therapist describes "limits" (punishments, more less) that can be used for children aged 9-14. One of them is: "Don't ... has been suggested to me (by some non-native English speakers) that it means simply "sweets". What do you think? Hanna[/nq]
In the UK, I think 'treats' would be interpreted as the whole range of nice things you might do to or with kids. Sweets would be one item, as
In the UK, I think 'treats' would be interpreted as the whole range of nice things you might do to or with kids. Sweets would be one item, as
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In alt.english.usage on Tue, 21 Oct 2003 15:32:37 +0100 Harvey Van Sickle (Email Removed) posted:
[nq:1]I wouldn't have taken "special treats" in that sentence to be necessariliy restricted to food: it could well include things like a visit to the movies, or an outing to a favourite place.[/nq]
Dog treats aren't sweet.
s/ meirman If you are emailing me please say if you are posti
[nq:1]I wouldn't have taken "special treats" in that sentence to be necessariliy restricted to food: it could well include things like a visit to the movies, or an outing to a favourite place.[/nq]
Dog treats aren't sweet.
s/ meirman If you are emailing me please say if you are posti
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[nq:1]In alt.english.usage on Tue, 21 Oct 2003 15:32:37 +0100 Harvey Van Sickle (Email Removed) posted:[/nq]
[nq:2]I wouldn't have taken "special treats" in that sentence to ... to the movies, or an outing to a favourite place.[/nq]
[nq:1]Dog treats aren't sweet.[/nq]
But feeding dog food to your kids can get you in trouble.
(I know, I know: it's damned PC meddling, but there
[nq:2]I wouldn't have taken "special treats" in that sentence to ... to the movies, or an outing to a favourite place.[/nq]
[nq:1]Dog treats aren't sweet.[/nq]
But feeding dog food to your kids can get you in trouble.
(I know, I know: it's damned PC meddling, but there
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