Critical reasoning — legal duty on children to care for aged parents: Should the law make adult children legally responsible for taking care of their parents in old age, with arguments claiming that only legal means can solve such issues and that only this would bring relief to poor parents?

Verbal Reasoning Statement and Argument Difficulty: Medium
Choose an option
  • A
    Only argument I is strong
  • B
    Only argument II is strong
  • C
    Either I or II is strong
  • D
    Neither I nor II is strong
  • E
    Both I and II are strong

Answer

Correct Answer: Neither I nor II is strong

Explanation

Given data

  • Statement: Impose a legal obligation on children to care for parents?
  • Argument I (Yes): Such matters can only be solved legally.
  • Argument II (Yes): Only this will relieve poor parents.

Concept/Approach (avoid absolutism)Both arguments use the absolute 'only', excluding cultural, community, social-security, and policy supports. Strong arguments should not rely on sweeping exclusivity without proof.

Step-by-step evaluation1) Argument I ignores non-legal avenues (pensions, social care, insurance, community support).2) Argument II overstates that legal compulsion alone brings relief; financial capacity and services also matter.

Final AnswerNeither I nor II is strong.

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