Parenting In The 21st Century Book: Trivia Quiz
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- 1.The author says that one reason for writing the book was the fact that
- A.
Research suggests the quality of parenting skills has deteriorated..
- B.
Today’s scientific views of parenting seem to be flawed.
- C.
There is a lack of parenting literature written in a straightforward way.
- D.
The available advisory material does not reflect current academic thinking.
- 2.What does the author say about the concerns parents have?
- A.
Some of the issues are contradictory in nature.
- B.
They are understandable given the challenges of modern life.
- C.
They cause a disproportionate amount of stress in family relationships.
- D.
The balance between work and family life is only a secondary problem.
- 3.What view of young people is promoted in the media?
- A.
They want to live an adult life before they are mentally ready.
- B.
They are unaware of the opportunities provided for them.
- C.
They are unable to appreciate the value of money.
- D.
They fail to demonstrate a sense of purpose.
- 4.What does the author say in the fourth paragraph about parenting advice?
- A.
Its core objective has remained constant.
- B.
Its ideology stems from contemporary social issues.
- C.
It traditionally placed strong emphasis on the protection of the child.
- D.
It currently benefits from techniques tried and tested by previous generations.
- 5.In the fifth paragraph, what point is the author making about bringing up children?
- A.
There is an absence of consensus on child-rearing among the experts themselves.
- B.
Educational policies should be revised in the light of recent findings.
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Strict parents tend to have children who are academically unsuccessful.
- D.
One approach to child-rearing appears to be more effective than all others.
- 6.What criticism of contemporary thinking on child-rearing does the author make?
- A.
It repeats theories which have no solid foundation.
- B.
It places too much importance on formal education.
- C.
It encourages parents to neglect their responsibilities.
- D.
It undermines the role of friends in children’s development.
- 7.It combines a medium level demands on the child and a medium level responsiveness from the parents. What type of parenting is this?
- A.
Authoritative parenting
- B.
Permissive parenting
- C.
Uninvolved parenting
- D.
None
- 8.An uninvolved or neglectful parenting style is when parents are often emotionally or physically absent. What type of parenting is this?
- A.
Uninvolved parenting
- B.
Permissive parenting
- C.
Authoritative parenting
- D.
None
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