Athletic shoes with Velcro® closures are very popular. Mothers of toddlers find these shoes much easier to put on and take off o
f their busy children. Shoes with shoelaces, which must be tied, take much more time. As children grow and become more independent, the hook-and-loop easy closures of Velcro® are still more convenient. Laced up sneakers frequently become untied, and children seldom stop playing long enough to retie the laces. Shoes that can be quickly slipped on and closed continue to save time. On the other hand, brightly colored shoes with even brighter laces are fun to wear. After tying the laces, the loops can be tied again so they stay tied during play. Being easier is not always better though. Learning how to tie shoelaces develops good manual dexterity in a child's hands. How is this passage organized? A. compare and contrast B. cause and effect C. problem and solution D. description
