The Lighthouses of our Lives: Why We Should Listen to Our Parents
Why is it essential to listen to our parents? They not only provide us with basic needs such as food and shelter but also guide us through life's twists and turns. Remember when you wanted to quit piano lessons because they were too tough? Your parents encouraged you to stick with it, and now, you can create beautiful music. Or that time when you had a big math assignment, and it seemed too difficult to handle? Your parents showed you how to break down the problem into smaller, more manageable parts. They didn't solve it for you, but they gave you the tools to tackle it yourself. Parents have lived longer, seen more, and have a wealth of experiences. They can help us avoid mistakes they've made and capitalize on opportunities they've found. Listening to our parents doesn't mean we always have to obey them blindly. It means valuing their advice and using it to make our own decisions. Remember, parents are like lighthouses, guiding ships on their journey. Their advice can help you navigate through the rough seas of life. So, the next time your parents share their wisdom, lend them an ear. You might gain insights that could steer your ship safely to harbor.
Question 1
What is the role of parents as depicted in the text?
To provide food and shelter
To be friends with their children
To guide their children through life's challenges
To solve all problems for their children
To obey their children's commands
Question 2
What does 'lighthouse' metaphorically represent in the context of the passage?
Parents' house
The school
Parents as guides
Parents' experiences
The sea
Question 3
According to the text, why should we value parents' advice?
Because they are always right
Because they have lived longer and have more experiences
Because they are smarter
Because they can do our homework
Because they can play beautiful music
Question 4
How did parents help with the big math assignment in the passage?
By doing the assignment
By breaking down the problem into parts
By asking the teacher for help
By ignoring the problem
By providing easier assignments
Question 5
Does listening to parents mean blindly obeying them according to the text?
Yes, always
No, you should disobey
Yes, but only when you agree
No, it means valuing their advice and using it to make decisions
Yes, but only if they are right
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