Đọc Điền 08: The Role of Grandparents (Vai Trò Của Ông Bà)

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 36 to 40.

THE ROLE OF GRANDPARENTS IN CHILDREN'S UPBRINGING
The word 'grandparents' is descriptive of the unique dual parenting role that this generation assumes. It emphasizes the vital part they play in family life. With a (36)______ of old world experience behind them, and with the unique ability to metamorphose from advisers or mediators into listeners or friends, they can offer support and stability in an ever-changing world. The underlying sense of responsibility (37)_______ goes with this is tremendous.

Grandparents perform a balancing act between the needs of their adult children and those of their grandchildren. This role is varied. It is imperial at times, muted at (38)_______. It goes underground whenever required, but it is solid and absolutely dependable. Grandparents often (39)_________ the gap between parents and children. Rebellious, independent children who are trying to find their feet are almost always at loggerheads with their parents. The role of grandparents can be very important provided that they act as impartial judges and are able to convey this feeling to both parties. One important thing, which seems to be missing in the lives of children today, is a sense of family, values, beliefs and principles. This is where the grandparents step in. (40)_______, instilling beliefs and values is not as easy as it was fifty or sixty years ago.