单选题 We can infer from the text that when children are learning new skills, parents should ______ .

A、 encourage them to read before they know the meaning of the words they read
B、 not expect too much of them
C、 achieve a balance between pushing them too hard and leaving them on their own
D、 create as many learning opportunities as possible

【正确答案】 C

【答案解析】归纳题。文章第一段第二句和最后一句分别说明了父母应避免太过分地逼孩子和对小孩太放任自由，这样都不利于孩子的成长。选项B符合文章的说法。