Question

Fill in the blank in the following sentence by using the most appropriate word from the options given below the sentence.
Bringing up children needs a __________________ mix of strictness and freedom.

Options

• Clever

• Equal

• Balanced

• Judicious

Answer 1

Judicious
judicious – exercising sound judgement and it is the best fit as we need to include wisdom also to deal with the children and also to mix strictness/freedom. Balance/equal would mean the same hence rejected. 'Clever' has negative connotation therefore rejected.