Passage: When a child reaches adolescence, there is apt to be a conflict between the parents and the child... The options they express, however, are so dogmatic that the young seldom confide in them, and usually go their own way in secret.
Which one of the following statements best reflects the central idea of the above passage?
A.Parents in general may not be of much help when children are on their way to becoming adults.✓ Correct
B.When children reach adolescence, involvement of parents in their lives is unnecessary.
C.Modern-day nuclear families are not capable of bringing up children properly.
D.In modern societies, adolescents tend to be stubborn, disobedient and careless.
Explanation
The central idea of the passage is the disconnect between parents and adolescents: parents express dogmatic opinions on moral issues, the young don't confide, and they go their own way in secret. Hence parents may not actually be of much help during adolescence. Option (b) is too extreme ('unnecessary'). Option (c) discusses nuclear families which is not mentioned. Option (d) blames adolescents which is contrary to the passage's tone. Option (a) accurately captures the central idea.
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