In this passage, what is the first indication that the story takes place in the future

the parents hearing a roar of lions

the parents denying their children the use of the rocket

the parents complaining about their children

the description of a room that can cure neuroses

the use of the rocket?

what passage?

The veldt by ray Bradbury

"I don't know anything," he said, "except that I'm beginning to be

sorry we bought that room for the children. If children are neurotic at all,
a room like that -"
"It's supposed to help them work off their neuroses in a healthful
way."
"I'm starting to wonder." He stared at the ceiling.
"We've given the children everything they ever wanted. Is this our
reward—secrecy, disobedience?"
"Who was it said, 'Children are carpets, they should be stepped on
occasionally'? We've never lifted a hand. They're insufferable—let's admit
it. They come and go when they like; they treat us as if we were offspring.
They're spoiled and we're spoiled."
"They've been acting funny ever since you forbade them to take the
rocket to New York a few months ago."
"They're not old enough to do that alone, I explained."
"Nevertheless, I've noticed they've been decidedly cool toward us
since."
"I think I'll have David McClean come tomorrow morning to have a look
at Africa."
"But it's not Africa now, it's Green Mansions country and Rima."
"I have a feeling it'll be Africa again before then."
A moment later they heard the screams.
Two screams. Two people screaming from downstairs. And then a roar of
lions.
"Wendy and Peter aren't in their rooms," said his wife.
He lay in his bed with his beating heart. "No," he said. "They've
broken into the nursery."
"Those screams—they sound familiar."
"Do they?"
"Yes, awfully."

You have not indicated an answer, Lynne. Based on the passage, what do you think is an indication that it takes place in the future?

you guys suck

To determine the first indication that the story takes place in the future, we need to closely examine the given options.

1. The parents hearing a roar of lions: This detail alone does not necessarily signify a future setting as it could occur in the present or the past.

2. The parents denying their children the use of the rocket: This action, on its own, does not specifically indicate a futuristic setting. Parents prohibiting their children from using a rocket could occur in various time periods.

3. The parents complaining about their children: Complaining about children is not an exclusive characteristic of the future; it can happen in any era.

4. The description of a room that can cure neuroses: This option suggests the presence of advanced technology or medical advancements. The concept of a room capable of curing mental conditions implies a level of technological innovation that is not currently available. Therefore, this detail is the strongest indication that the story takes place in the future.

In conclusion, the description of a room that can cure neuroses is the first indication that the story takes place in the future.