Parents Who Tell Their Children Not to Read in Dim

question 1

Multiple Choice

Parents who tell their children not to read in dim light for fear of ruining their eyes are

• A) voicing well-founded concerns.
• B) repeating unfounded "old wives tales."
• C) unnecessarily scaring their children.
• D) actually putting the children at further risk for myopia.

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Definitions:

Character Ethics

A branch of ethics focused on virtues and moral character as the foundation of ethical behavior, rather than rules or consequences.

Happiness Concern

The issue or focus on understanding what factors contribute to human happiness and well-being.

Human Flourishing

A concept in moral philosophy that relates to living well and realizing one's full potential through ethical and virtuous actions.

Golden Mean

Aristotle's concept of finding the desirable middle between two extremes, one of excess and the other of deficiency.