Question

children today do not have it as easy as their parents. not only do they have to keep up with social networking cites and speed text messaging, but they also have to do it looking cool. fashion statements change every hour making it difficult for a modern child to handle the pressure of keeping up with fashion blogs. besides, todays child has to make time for television, video games, and sleepovers as well. one cannot forget the fact that—occasionally—a child has to take a break from staring at the computer or cell phone to face the parent or the teacher who always seem to demand something from him or her. which of these makes this piece a satire? a. the author pokes fun at todays children indulging in technology. b. the author contrasts the difficult lives of children today with their parents. c. the author shows sympathy for the child facing a teachers demands. d. the author disregards the importance of technology for modern children.

Explanation:

Satire uses humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices. Here, the author makes light - hearted fun of children being overly involved with technology and the pressure they face.

Answer:

A. The author pokes fun at today's children indulging in technology.