In an attempt to counter a rise in the number of cases of child neglect, child abuse, and general domestic problems, the

In an attempt to counter a rise in the number of cases of child neglect, child abuse, and general domestic problems, the government has decided to fund a program for the education of parents. The program has been designed by a team of the country's most talented and renowned experts, and is being offered at community centers in the form of group courses, free of charge. Therefore, parents who abstain from participation in such a course cannot be considered responsible caretakers.

A major flaw in the argument above is that

A) an assumption is made about the effectiveness of the program in countering the problem
B) the caretaking competence of parents who participate in the course is compared to that of those who do not
C) it fails to mention whether the courses being offered are obligatory or voluntary
D) it incorrectly equates participating in an activity with pursuing the goals promoted by the activity
E) it forms a conclusion that is in opposition to the information presented


OA D

Source: Economist Gmat