Use the excerpt from the folktale "The Three Counsels" from Mexican-American Folktales to answer the question.
Finally, the viejitos (little old man) spoke, saying that he was a peddler of advice and for a peso he would tell the boy some. The boy only had three pesos, but he gave one to the old man and was told, “Don’t leave a highway for a trail.” The boy was angry at such advice, so the Viejo said for another peso he would give him more. The second advice was, “Don’t ask about things that don’t concern you.” Again, the boy was angry, but finally parted with his last peso, only to hear, “Don’t lose your temper.” And the old man vanished.
Which statement explains a belief the author shares in the text?
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People should not be nosy.
People should not be nosy.
Children should listen to adults.
Children should listen to adults.
Advice should not cost money.
Advice should not cost money.
Kindness should be rewarded.
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