Everyone from nine months to ninety-nine years old is finger swiping these days, and children are growing upin a society that much prefers technology to tradition. Art has gone digital in many ways, but there is still much valueto be found in drawing with pen and paper. Drawing the old-fashioned way is a great platform for developingchildren’s problem-solving skills and improving their fine motor skills. The opportunity to express themselvesthrough their art also helps them become more self-aware of their thoughts and feel more confident about bringingwhat is inside of them out into the open.     While most children enjoy art and crafts to some degree, not all may find drawing as interesting or satisfying askicking a ball in the field. There are some ways recommended by art teachers for parents to create a favorableenvironment for their children to fall in love with the art of drawing. For example, give children lots of opportunitiesto draw freely, without pressure or direction. Sometimes, children may shy away from drawing because they areworried that they cannot “do it right”, so be mindful not to expect your children to draw a certain way. Instead, letthem have the space to experiment, draw what they want, and make mistakes. Another recommended way is to offera wide range of drawing mediums. Not all drawing needs to be done with paper and pens, pencils, crayons, or markers.Try using soft chalk pastels, charcoal, water color paint, puffy paint and so on. And instead of paper, try drawing onpaper napkins, foil, cardboard, glass, wood, balloons, and even skin. Parents can also offer interesting subjects todraw. Let children choose something that relates to them. If you have a LEGO lover in the house, arrange a LEGOscene and ask your child to draw it. Or bring children on a sketch walk around town and ask them to draw anythinginteresting that captures their eyes. A supermarket is a great place for them to get inspiration for their art as well.Museums, events and festivals are also a wonderful way to encourage artistic growth and development.
【題組】16. What is the passage mainly about?
(A) Drawing the old-fashioned way and drawing digitally
(B) The benefits of using technology to help children draw
(C) How to encourage children to draw the old-fashioned way
(D) Art and the growth of confidence in children