Why Do Research Studies Tend to Focus on the Costs

question 3

Multiple Choice

Why do research studies tend to focus on the costs of having children rather than the rewards of parenthood?

• A)There are few rewards associated with parenting.
• B)The rewards of parenting are more difficult to measure than are the costs.
• C)There are more rewards for raising boys,and more costs for raising girls.
• D)Different ethnic groups rate costs and rewards differently.

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