When a child reaches adolescence, there is apt to be a conflict between the parents and the child, since the latter considers himself to be by now quite capable of managing his own affairs, while the former are filled with parental solicitude, which is often a disguise for love of power. Parents consider, usually, that the various moral problems which arise in adolescence are peculiarly their province. The options they express, however, are so dogmatic that the young seldom confide in them, and usually go their own way in secret.

Based on the above passage, the following assumptions have been made:
1. The adolescent does not feel comfortable with his parents because they tend to be dominating and assertive.
2. The adolescent of modern times does not have much respect for parents.

Which of the assumptions given above is/are valid?

Question

When a child reaches adolescence, there is apt to be a conflict between the parents and the child, since the latter considers himself to be by now quite capable of managing his own affairs, while the former are filled with parental solicitude, which is often a disguise for love of power. Parents consider, usually, that the various moral problems which arise in adolescence are peculiarly their province. The options they express, however, are so dogmatic that the young seldom confide in them, and usually go their own way in secret.

Based on the above passage, the following assumptions have been made:
1. The adolescent does not feel comfortable with his parents because they tend to be dominating and assertive.
2. The adolescent of modern times does not have much respect for parents.

Which of the assumptions given above is/are valid?

Accepted Answer

Correct Option: (a) 1 only Let us evaluate the two assumptions based on the passage text: Assumption 1: 'The adolescent does not feel comfortable with his parents because they tend to be dominating and assertive.' The passage states that parents' solicitude is often 'a disguise for love of power' and that their opinions are 'so dogmatic that the young seldom confide in them' and 'go their own way in secret.' This directly supports the idea that parents tend to be dominating and assertive, causing adolescents to feel uncomfortable. Thus, Assumption 1 is valid. Assumption 2: 'The adolescent of modern times does not have much respect for parents.' The passage discusses general psychological conflicts during adolescence, but it does not make any claims or assumptions about the respect levels of 'modern-day' adolescents toward their parents. Thus, Assumption 2 is invalid. Hence, only Assumption 1 is valid, making option (a) the correct answer.

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