Question

which sentence best reflects the authors claim in \children of the drug wars\ that children are leaving central america to reach safety?

• \children from central america have been making that journey, often without their parents, for two decades.\
• \by sending these children away, you are handing them a death sentence, says josé arnulfo ochoa.\
• \it may be possible to transfer children and resettle them in other safe countries willing to share the burden.\
• \of course, many migrant children come for economic reasons, and not because they fear for their lives.\

Explanation:

To determine the sentence that best reflects the author's claim that children are leaving Central America for safety, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Talks about the duration and lack of parents but not about safety as the reason.
• Option 2: Suggests sending children away is a death sentence, implying staying is unsafe, so leaving is for safety.
• Option 3: Discusses resettlement in other countries, not the reason for leaving Central America.
• Option 4: States many come for economic reasons, not fear for lives (safety), so it contradicts the claim.

Answer:

B. "By sending these children away, 'you are handing them a death sentence,' says José Arnulfo Ochoa."