Melissa Lives in an Apartment in the City and Has

Melissa lives in an apartment in the city and has two children, ages 8 and 11. The children rarely go outside to play. According to the text, which of the following is a reason Melissa might give for her children's limited outdoor play?

A) "If my children go outside to play they may make friends."
B) "It might rain today."
C) "Playing outside in rural areas can be dangerous."
D) "They have too much homework to do."