Question

privacy and parents
welcome! its not uncommon for many parents to find a sign posted on their teenagers bedroom door indicating that their child is asserting a desire for privacy.
what do teenagers want privacy over? teenagers may want privacy over information and possessions that they consider their own, such as a bedroom, personal journal, or cellphone. teenagers may want parents to stay out of their rooms, stop cleaning their closets or stay off their social media sites. however, many parents may not be comfortable with the idea of their children desiring privacy from them as they grow older. but experts say parents should always respect their childrens privacy.
early stages of privacy
as early as age ten, children may begin to explore what it means to have something private from their parents. teenagers want to have privacy not only from their parents but also from siblings. development experts say this is a part of growing up and it should be encouraged. it helps children learn to be independent.
in paragraph 2, how does the author acknowledge a conflicting viewpoint?
a by explaining why teenagers yearn for privacy as they grow older
b by providing details of what teenagers wish to keep confidential
c by revealing experts’ views on privacy between children and siblings
d by sharing what parents and experts think about children’s privacy

Explanation:

The passage mentions that while teenagers want privacy, many parents have a different view on their children desiring privacy. By sharing what parents and experts think about children's privacy, the author acknowledges the conflicting viewpoints. Option A focuses on teenagers' desire only, Option B is about teenagers' confidential - items, and Option C is about privacy between children and siblings which is off - topic.

Answer:

D. By sharing what parents and experts think about children’s privacy