Passage: 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?
A.1 only✓ Correct
B.2 only
C.Both 1 and 2
D.Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation
Assumption 1 follows from the passage: parents being 'filled with parental solicitude, which is often a disguise for love of power' and being 'dogmatic' makes adolescents uncomfortable confiding in them — supporting that parents are dominating/assertive. Assumption 2 (lack of respect) is too strong and not implied — the passage talks of conflict and lack of confiding, not disrespect. The adolescent going own way in secret indicates avoidance of dogmatism, not disrespect. Only assumption 1 is valid.
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