填空题

In the American family the husband and wife usually share important (36)______. When the children are old enough, they take part as well. Foreigners are often (37)______by the American way of family life. The old rule that children should be seen and not heard is (38)______followed, and children are often (39)______to do what they wish without question, and children are (40)______to be independent at an early age. Some people believe that American parents carry this (41)______too far. Others think that a strong father (42)______would not suit the American values of (43)______and independence. Because Americans emphasize the importance of independence, (44)____________ Indeed, not to do so is often regarded as a failure, a kind of weak dependence. (45)____________ The average American is expected to live beyond the age of 70. The job retirement age is usually 65. The children have left home, married, and set up their own households. At present 20 percent of all people over 65 do not have enough retirement income. (46)____________.