Read the paragraph below from the section "Supporting Families And Parents."

My daughters are now 19 and 22. It's still hard to feel like a good person when I've caused others so much pain. I feel like the happiest and healthiest parent I've ever been, though. My children and I do a lot of talking these days, which usually means I do a lot of listening.

What conclusion can the reader make based on this paragraph?
A
The author thinks it is important to listen to his children.
B
The author feels happy because his children are healthy.
C
The author is happy because his children feel very little pain.
D
The author talks with his children about the pain he caused them.

The reader can conclude from the paragraph that the author thinks that it is important to listen to his children. It is clear that the author has done some things in the past which he now regrets, however, he has decided to be a good parent by investing his time in his children.

He explained that he now has regular conversations with his children and this is a sign that he is listening more to them. This is a factor in healthy parenting. The tone of this statement indicates that the author thinks that it is important to listen to his children.