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In choosing a new home, Camille MeClain’s kids have a single demand: a backyard. MeClain’s little ones aren’t the only kids w

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问题    In choosing a new home, Camille MeClain’s kids have a single demand: a backyard.
   MeClain’s little ones aren’t the only kids who have an opinion when it comes to housing, and in many cases youngsters’ views weigh heavily on parents’real estate decisions, according to a 2018 Harris Poll survey of more than 2,000 U. S. adults.
   While more families buck an older-generation proclivity to leave kids in the dark about real estate decisions, realty agents and psychologists have mixed views about the financial, personal and long-term effects kids’ opinions may have.
   "The idea of involving children in a big decision is a great idea because it can help them feel a sense of control and ownership in what can be an overwhelming process", said Ryan Hooper, a clinical psychologist in Chicago.
   "Children may face serious difficulties in coping with significant moves, especially if it removes them from their current school or support system, " he said.
   Greg Jaroszewski, a real estate brokers with Gagliardo Realty Associates, said he’s not convinced that kids should be involved in selecting a home—but their opinions should be considered in regards to proximity to friends and social activities, if possible.
   "Younger children should feel like they’re choosing their home—without actually getting a choice in the matter, " said Adam Bailey, a real estate attorney based in New York.
   "Asking them questions about what they like about the backyard of a potential home will make them feel like they’re being included in the decision-making process, " Bailey said.
   Many of the aspects of homebuying aren’t a consideration for children, said Tracey Hampson, a real estate agent based in Santa Clarita, Calif. And placing too much emphasis on their opinions can ruin a fantastic home purchase.
   "Speaking with your children before you make a real estate decision is wise, but I wouldn’t base the purchasing decision solely on their opinions. " Hampson said.
   "The other issue is that many children—especially older ones—may base their real estate knowledge on HGTV shows," said Aaron Norris of The Norris Group in Riverside , Calif.
   "They love Chip and Joanna Gaines just as much as the rest of us, " he said, "HGTV has seriously changed how people view real estate. It’s not shelter, it’s a lifestyle. With that mindset change come some serious money consequences. "
   "Kids tend to get stuck in the features and the immediate benefits to them personally, " Norris said.
   "Parents need to remind their children that their needs and desires may change over time, " said Julie Gurner, a real estate analyst with FitSmallBusiness. com.
   "Their opinions can change tomorrow, " Gurner said, "Harsh as it may be to say, that decision should likely not be made contingent on a child’s opinions, but rather made for them with great consideration into what home can meet their needs best——and give them an opportunity to customize it a bit and make it their own. "
   This advice is more relevant now than ever before, even as more parents want to embrace the ideas of their children, despite the current housing crunch.
[A] remarks that significant moves may pose challenges to children.
[B] says that it is wise to leave kids in the dark about real estate decisions.
[C] advises that home purchases should not be based only on children’s opinions.
[D] thinks that children should be given a sense of involvement in homebuying decisions.
[E] notes that aspects like children’s friends and social activities should be considered upon homebuying.
[F] believes that homebuying decisions should be based on children’s needs rather than their opinions.
[G] assumes that many children’s views on real estate are influenced by the media.
Julie Gurner
选项
答案F
解析 题干考察Julie Gurner的观点，原文定位Julie Gurner说的话在倒数第二、三段。倒数第三段中提到“Parents need to remind their children that their needs and desires may change…”即父母要向孩子说明需求和欲望是会随着时间变化的，紧接着在原文倒数第二段中提到“decision should likely not be made contingent on a child’s opinions，but rather made for them with great consideration into what home can meet their needs best—and give them an opportunity to customize it a bit and make it their own”可知，Julie Gurner认为决定不应取决于孩子的意见，而应考虑到什么房子最能满足他们的需要，并给他们一个机会，让他们自己来定制它，使之成为自己的家。F项“homebuying decisions should be based on children’s needs rather than their opinions．”(购房决定应该基于孩子的需求而不是他们的意见)与原文观点一致，故选F。
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