Which of the Following Is a Common Experience of Mothers

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a common experience of mothers who must return to work soon after the birth of their child?

• A) They are often depressed.
• B) They rarely experience stable marriages.
• C) They have worked out equitable household and parenting duties with their spouses.
• D) They usually expect the father to take the lead role in parenting the child.

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