Which two statements support both authors’ arguments about the role of parents in supporting their children?

Question

Responses
A Parents must recognize their children’s right to have time alone when they need it.Parents must recognize their children’s right to have time alone when they need it.
B Parents should teach their children about being responsible and conscientious.Parents should teach their children about being responsible and conscientious.
C Parents should discuss issues of dishonesty and discrimination with their children.Parents should discuss issues of dishonesty and discrimination with their children.
D Parents should guide their children in best ways to express their individuality.Parents should guide their children in best ways to express their individuality.
E Parents should listen to expert advice to encourage their children to accept a challenge.Parents should listen to expert advice to encourage their children to accept a challenge.

Answer 1

To select two statements that support both authors’ arguments about the role of parents in supporting their children, we should look for statements that emphasize parental guidance, education, and respect for their children's needs.

Considering this criterion, the best options would be:

B. Parents should teach their children about being responsible and conscientious. D. Parents should guide their children in the best ways to express their individuality.

These two statements highlight the importance of guiding children toward responsibility and self-expression, which are likely common themes in both authors' arguments about parental support.