Those who deride the proposal for opening up the courts to family lawsuits miss the , point. only in extreme cases would any parent take his child to court. If it does indeed be law, the bill's effect would be far more subtle.
First, it will reaffirm the notion that it is each individual's—not soci ety's—responsibility to look after his parents. Singapore is still conservativ e enough that most people will not object to this idea. It reinforces the tradit ional values and it doesn't hurt a society now and then to remind itself of its core values.
Second, and more important, it will make those who are inclined to shirk th eir responsibilities think twice. until now, if a person asked family elders, cl ergymen or the ministry ofmunity Development to help get financial support f rom his children, the most they could do was to mediate. But mediators have no t eeth, and a child could simply ignore their pleas.
But to be sued by one's parents would be a massive loss of face. It would be a public disgrace. Few people would be so thick-skinned as to say, “Sue and be damned”. The hand of the conciliator would be immeasurably strengthened. It is far more likely that some sort of amicable settlement would be reached if th e recalcitrant son or daughter knows that the alternative is a public trial.
It would be nice to think Singapore doesn't need this kind of law. But th at belief ignores the clear demographic trends and the effect of affluence itsel f on traditional bends. Those of us who pushed for the bill will consider ourselv es most successful if it acts as an incentive not to have it invoked in the firs t place.
25. The maintenance of Parents Bill ___.
A. received unanimous support in the Singapore Parliament
B. was believed to solve all the problems of the elderly poor
c. was intended to substitute for traditional values in Singapore
D. was passed to make the young more responsible to the old
26. By quoting the growing percentage points of the aged in the populatio n, the author seems to imply that ___.
A. the country will face mounting problems of the old in future
B. the social welfare system would be under great pressure
c. young people should be given more moral education
D. the old should be provided with means of livelihood
27. which of the following statements is coRREcT?
A. Filial responsibility in Singapore is enforced by law.
B. Fathers have legal obligations to look after their children.
c. It is an acceptable practice for the old to continue working.
D. The Advisory council was dissatisfied with the problems of the old.
28. The author seems to suggest that traditional values ___.
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A. play an insignificant role in solving social problems
B. are helpful to the elderly when they sue their children
c. are very important in preserving Asian uniqueness
D. are significant in helping the Bill get approved
29. The author thinks that if the Bill bes law, its effect would be ___.
A. indirect B. unnoticed c. apparent D. straightforward
30. At the end of the passage, the author seems to imply that success of the Bill depends upon ___.
A. strict enforcement
B. public support
c. government assurance
D. filial awareness
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