Question

look at the word deprive in the passage below.
last week, i gave my parents a detailed presentation—complete with an animated slideshow—on why they should allow me to attend art camp this summer. i answered all their questions about costs and what id learn there, but they still wanted some time to think about it.
tonight, i decided that i would brave the topic again. a week is long enough!
\so,\ i ventured as i passed the peas, \have you guys decided about art camp yet?\
\yep!\ dad replied, \weve decided we cant possibly deprive you of such a great opportunity.\
\you mean, i can go?\ i exclaimed.
mom smiled. \absolutely. we dont want to hold you back from doing something that you obviously feel so passionate about.\
what is the meaning of deprive as used in the passage?
discourage someone from making a hasty decision
keep someone from something they want or need
convince someone to change their mind

Explanation:

En el contexto del texto, el padre dice que no quieren "deprive" al hijo de una oportunidad. Luego, el hijo pregunta si puede ir y la madre confirma que no quieren "hold you back" (impedirle). Esto sugiere que "deprive" significa "keep someone from something they want or need".

Answer:

keep someone from something they want or need