题目
Analysts cite a variety of reasons for this return to the nest. The marriage age is rising, a condition that makes home and its pleasantness particularly attractive to young people. A high divorce rate and a declining rate are sending economically pressed and emotionally hurt survivors back to parental shelters. For some, the ex pense of an away-from-home college education has become so excessively great that many students now attend local schools. Even after graduation, young people find their wings dipped by skyrocketing housing costs.
Living at home, says Knighton, a school teacher, continues to give her security and moral support. Her mother agreed, "It's ridiculous for the kids to pay all that money for rent. It makes sense for kids to stay at home." But sharing the family home requires adjustments for all. There are the hassles over 15athrooms, telephones and privacy. Some families, however, manage the delicate balancing act. But for others, it proves too difficult. Michelle Del Tureo, 24, has been home three times--and left three limes. "What I considered a social drink, my dad considered an alcohol problem," she explains. "He never liked anyone I dated, so I either had to hide away or meet them at friends' house."
Just how long should adult children live with their parents before moving on? Most psychologists feel lengthy homecomings are a mistake. Children, struggling to establish separate identities, can end up with "a sense of inadequacy, defeat and failure". And aging parents, who should be enjoying some financial and personal freedom, find themselves stuck with responsibilities. Many agree that brief visits, however, can work beneficially.
According to the author, there was once a trend in the U. S. ______.
A.for young adults to leave their parents and live independently
B.for middle class young adults to stay with their parents
C.for married young adults to move back home after a lengthy absence
D.for young adults to get jobs nearby in order to live with their parents
第1题
There are many things in a culture children pick up naturally as they grow up.
A.Y
B.N
C.NG
第2题
Good relationship between siblings helps children grow up to be emotional.
A.Y
B.N
C.NG
第3题
Most parents will try not to let their children grow up in an overcrowded flat or house.
A.Y
B.N
C.NG
第4题
Most parents will try not to let their children grow up in an overcrowded flat or house.
A.Y
B.N
C.NG
第5题
Most parents will try not to let their children grow up in an overcrowded flat or house.
A.Y
B.N
C.NG
第6题
What does the professor imply about the idea of a critical period?
A.It is a notion that is hard to deny in light of recent evidence.
B.It is not relevant to children who grow up under normal conditions.
C.The notion is irrelevant to language learning except in feral children.
D.The idea is hard to prove due to the overabundance of feral children.
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