Stepfathers May Have More Decision-Making Power in a New Stepfamily

question 51

Multiple Choice

Stepfathers may have more decision-making power in a new stepfamily because

• A)the wife prefers it.
• B)men usually bring children into the new family.
• C)men have more financial resources than women do.
• D)they tend be older than their wives.

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