The tension between a yearning for a more relaxed lifestyle and the knowredge that the benchmark for success has been raised in recent years weighs heavily on the minds of the townspeople. ______ They are afraid that any gap in their children’s physical or intellectual development might mean they. won’t be admitted to the "right" trniversities and won’t succeed in a more and more competitive world.
A. Younger students took "Save the Date for Me" fliers home to their parents.
B. Nevertheless, it seems that Family Night worked, at least to a point.
C. And schools and clubs agreed to cancel homework and meetings so families could relax and be together.
D. But sadly, few families believe that one night will change their lives.
E. For a few months before Family Night, a committee of volunteers worked hard to spread the word.
F. Parents feel obligated to make sure their children are prepared to survive in today’s high-pressure work environment.