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　　The extra supervision is both a city and a suburb phenomenon. Parents are worried about crime, and they are worried about kids getting caught in traffic in a city that’s not used to pedestrians. On the other hand, there are still plenty of kids whose parents give them a lot of independence, by choice or by necessity. The After School Alliance finds that more than 14 million kids aged 5 to 17 are responsible for taking care of themselves after school. Only 6.5 million kids participate in organized programs. “Many children who have working parents have to take the subway or bus to get to school. Many do this by themselves because they have no other way to get to the schools,” says Dr. Richard Gallagher, director of the Parenting Institute at the New York University Child Study Center.
　　For those parents who wonder how and when they should start allowing their kids more freedom, there’s no clear-cut answer. Child experts discourage a one-size-fits-all approach to parenting. What’s right for Skenazy’s nine-year-old could be inappropriate for another one. It all depends on developmental issue, maturity, and the psychological and emotional makeup of that child. Several factors must be taken into account, says Gallagher. “The ability to follow parent guidelines, the child’s level of comfort in handling such situations, and a child’s general judgment should be weighed.”
　　Gallagher agrees with Skenazy that many nine-year-olds are ready for independence like taking public transportation alone. “At certain times of the day, on certain routes, the subways are generally safe for these children, especially if they have grown up in the city and have been taught how to be safe, how to obtain help if they are concerned for their safety, and how to avoid unsafe situations by being watchful and on their toes.”
　　But even with more traffic and fewer sidewalks, modern parents do have one advantage their parents didn’t: the cell phone. Being able to check in with a child anytime goes a long way toward relieving parental anxiety and may help parents loosen their control a little sooner. Skenazy got a lot of criticism because she didn’t give her kid her cell phone because she thought he’d lose it and wanted him to learn to go it alone without depending on mom—a major principle of free-range parenting. But most parents are more than happy to use cell phones to keep track of their kids.
　　And for those who like the idea of free-range kids but still struggle with their inner helicopter parent, there may be a middle way. A new generation of GPS cell phones with tracking software make it easier than ever to follow a child’s every movement via the Internet—without seeming to interfere or hover. Of course, when they go to college, they might start objecting to being monitored as they’re on parole (假释).
　　注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。
　　1. When Lenore Skenazy’s son was allowed to take the subway alone, he ________.
　　A．was afraid that he might get lost
　　B．enjoyed having the independence
　　C．was only too pleased to take the risk
　　D．thought he was an exceptional child
　　2. Lenore Skenazy believes that keeping kids under careful watch
　　A．hinders their healthy growth
　　B．adds too much to parents’ expenses
　　C．shows traditional parental caution
　　D．bucks the latest parenting trend
　　3. Skenazy’s decision to let her son take the Subway alone has net with________.
　　A．opposition from her own family
　　B．share parenting experience
　　C．fight against child abuse
　　D．protect children’s rights
　　4. Skenazy started her own blog to ________.
　　A．promote sensible parenting
　　B．share parenting experience
　　C．fight against child abuse
　　D．protect children’s rights
　　5. According to the author, New York City ________.
　　A．ranks high in road accidents
　　B．is much safe than before
　　C．ranks low in child mortality rates
　　D．is less dangerous than small cities
　　6. Parents today are more nervous about their kids’ safety than previous generations because________.
　　A．there are now fewer children in the family
　　B．the number of traffic accidents has been increasing
　　C．their fear is amplified by media exposure of crime
　　D．crime rates have been on the rise over the years

 

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