Statement Should parents play with their children? Arguments I. Yes, it helps in building up a healthy and much needed companionship between children and parents. II. No children treat their parents like equals and there is no distance left.

if only Argument I is strong
if only Argument II is strong
if either I or II is strong
if neither I nor II is strong

Correct Answer: if only Argument I is strong

Explanation:

Argument I is strong because a close companionship bridges the gap between parents and children. Arguments II is not supported by a positive logical aspect of the statement and hence, is weak argument.

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