Question

kathy mitchell wants to share something with you. shes not proud of it, and its not a behavior she hopes youll emulate. its just the truth: as a teen, kathy drank alcohol while pregnant with her daughter, karli. it was a perilous if unwitting mistake that has defined both of their lives. karli is now 43 but is the developmental age of a first - grader. in the home she shares with her mother and stepfather, she collects dolls and purses, and pores over hello kitty coloring and sticker books. karli has fetal alcohol syndrome, the result of alcohol exposure in utero. in middle age, karli has none of the awareness, self - determination and independence that most of us take for granted. she cant recognize social cues, is easily led and manipulated, and cant predict dangerous behaviors. she can only follow one rule at a time and doesnt understand sequence. she can cross a street at a lighted crosswalk, but if the light is out, shell step in front of a car. she likes to wear pretty clothes, but she cant remember to brush
what message can you infer that kathy wanted to send by agreeing to this interview?
it is important to protect those with developmental disabilities.
drinking alcohol is dangerous for teens and adults.
parents of children with developmental challenges face challenges themselves.
women should not drink while they are pregnant.

Explanation:

The text focuses on Kathy's experience of drinking alcohol during pregnancy and its severe consequences for her daughter (fetal alcohol syndrome). The main message inferred from her agreeing to the interview is related to the dangers of drinking while pregnant. The other options are either too broad (like protecting those with developmental disabilities - the text is more specific to prenatal alcohol exposure) or not the main focus (parents' challenges - while mentioned, it's not the core message; drinking being dangerous for teens/adults - the text emphasizes pregnancy).

Answer:

Women should not drink while they are pregnant.