But even with more traffic and fewer sidewalks, modern parents do have one advantage their parents didnt: 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 didnt give her kid her cell phone because she thought hed 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 childs 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 theyre on parole .

　　注意：此部分试题请在答题卡1上作答。

　　1. When Lenore Skenazys 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 _________.

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