” she says.
Many late-life parents, though, say their children came at just the right time. After marrying late and undergoing years of fertility treatment, Marilyn Nolen and her husband, Randy, had twins. “We both wanted children,” says Marilyn, who was 55 when she gave birth. The twins have given the couple what they desired for years, “a sense of family.”
Kids of older dads are often smarter, happier and more sociable because their fathers are more involved in their lives. “The dads are older, more mature,” says Dr. Silber, “and more ready to focus on parenting.”
61. Why do psychiatrists regard maturity as an asset in child rearing?
A. Older parents can better balance their resources against children’s demands.
B. Older parents are usually more experienced in bringing up their children.
C. Older parents are often better prepared financially.
D. Older parents can take better care of their children.
62. What does the author mean by saying “For many, retirement becomes an unobtainable dream” (Line 6-7, Para. 1)?
A. They have to go on working beyond their retirement age.
B. They can’t get full pension unless they work some extra years.
C. They can’t obtain the retirement benefits they have dreamed of.
D. They are reluctant to retire when they reach their retiring age.
63. The author gives the example of Henry Melcalf to show that ______.
A. many people are young in spirit despite their advanced age
B. taking afternoon naps is a good way to maintain energy
C. older parents tend to be concerned about their aging bodies
D. older parents should exercise more to keep up with their athletic children
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