Which statement reflects the author’s point of view about children’s need for privacy?

Question

Responses
A The author believes teenagers should have privacy according to a mutually agreed family arrangement. The author believes teenagers should have privacy according to a mutually agreed family arrangement.
B The author believes teenagers have little experience of the world and need close monitoring by their parents.The author believes teenagers have little experience of the world and need close monitoring by their parents.
C The author believes older children need privacy from parents who spy on them to find out what they are doing.The author believes older children need privacy from parents who spy on them to find out what they are doing.
D The author believes older children should have control over their privacy if they establish clear boundaries.

Answer 1

To determine which statement reflects the author's point of view about children's need for privacy, you would need to consider the author's overall stance on the topic as presented in the text. Based on the options provided:

• A suggests a collaborative approach to privacy between teenagers and parents.
• B indicates a more restrictive view, emphasizing parental monitoring due to teenagers' lack of experience.
• C focuses on the need for older children to have privacy specifically from intrusive parents.
• D emphasizes the importance of older children having control over their privacy through established boundaries.

If the author's emphasis is on respecting children's autonomy while allowing some guidelines, then D might be the best reflection of that point of view. If the author sees privacy as essential to the emotional development of older children, C could also be a strong contender.

Without the specific text for reference, the most comprehensive reflection of a mature understanding of children's privacy needs would likely be D. It conveys a balance between autonomy and structure, which is often advocated in discussions around children and privacy. Thus, the answer would be:

D. The author believes older children should have control over their privacy if they establish clear boundaries.