The sentences help the reader understand that the word "contrary" in paragraph 2 most closely means B. to do the opposite of what is expected or desired. The context suggests that while the young are already encountering negative influences, the expectation is that grandparents should not add to those issues, implying that their actions should be the opposite of piling on negativity.
Read the sentences from paragraph 2.
The young are already exposed to far more negative forces in the general run of storybooks, television shows, Internet games and the real world. Grandpas and grandmas don't need to pile them on.
The sentences help the reader know that the word contrary in paragraph 2 means –
A.perversely inclined to disagree
B.to do the opposite of what is expected or desired
C.to work in an uncooperative manner
D.hurriedly remove from a compromising situation
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