Which of these sentences from the passage most directly expresses the counterclaim? 1.) We can take comfort in this much: We teach our children even when we're not trying to.
2.) Given this, a parent might be tempted to give up trying to make good decisions and, simply let the chips fall where they may.
3.) Shielding our children from these mistakes by striving for perfection in our own parenting does them no favors.
4.) We shouldn't worry too much, though, because, it is precisely our mistakes that teach our children most about life.