Lana Is a Working Mother Who Worries About the Effects

question 60

Multiple Choice

Lana is a working mother who worries about the effects of her employment on her children. What does research indicate on this topic?

• A) Children in child care are likely to suffer from attachment difficulties and cognitive delays.
• B) Maternal employment may actually have a positive effect on her children if it results in personal satisfaction for the mother.
• C) Mothers can compensate for time away from home by purchasing educational toys and computer programs.
• D) Across studied variables, no difference has been shown between the children of working and stay-at-home mothers.