And we're independent these days,
not disrespectful. We like to think
on our own instead of going off
what we've been shown.
The author uses the word "independent" in the passage to show that the grandson
thinks some things have changed for the better.
feels some things have changed for the worse.
is disinterested in what his grandfather says.
disagrees with everything his grandfather says.
The correct answer is A. The grandson thinks some things have changed for the better.
We can tell this because the idea of being independent is contrasted with the negative idea of being disrespectful. This does not mean he is disagreeing with everything his grandfather says -- just that he is thinking for himself.
