Question

Football season starts this weekend and Steve is excited about his school's first game. He has already purchased his ticket and has made plans to meet his friends there. His school team is playing their long-time rival and it should be the best game of the season. On the night before the game, Steve's parents receive a phone call from friends visiting in a city 30 miles away. Steve's parents have not seen these friends in years because they live in a distant state. Friday night is the only time Steve's parents can drive to see their friends. Steve's parents have asked him to stay home from the game to babysit his six-year-old brother. They realize Steve has made plans to go to the game but feel that he will have an opportunity to attend many more games this year.Steve's parents have asked him to stay home from the game to babysit his six-year-old brother. What should he do?

A. Attend the game as planned.
B. Stay home to babysit his brother.
C. Try to find an alternative babysitter.
D. Talk to his parents about his plans.

Answer 1

Steve should talk to his parents about his plans and the importance of the game, allowing for a discussion of potential compromises such as finding an alternative babysitter or weighing future game attendance opportunities.

Step-by-step explanation:

Steve is faced with a difficult choice: to attend the football game as planned or to stay home and babysit his younger brother. Considering family obligations and personal interests, his decision should be carefully weighed. Communication with his parents is crucial, hence the best course of action would be to talk to his parents about his plans (Option D). This opens a dialog for a potential compromise, such as finding an alternative babysitter, or explaining the importance of the game to Steve. Alternatively, he can reflect on the opportunities for attending future games versus the rarity of his parents' friends visit. If no compromise can be reached, Steve must decide between his commitment to his family and his desire to attend the game.