Your Text Lists Several Disadvantages to Having a One-Child Family

question 39

Multiple Choice

Your text lists several disadvantages to having a one-child family. Which of the following is NOT one of these disadvantages?

• A) Children have the lack of opportunity to develop sibling relationships.
• B) Family passes and discounts are unavailable.
• C) Children may face extra pressure from parents to succeed.
• D) As adults, single children have no help in caring for their aging parents.

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Definitions:

Market Interest Rate

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Anti-inflation

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Cold Turkey

The announcement and execution of tough measures to reduce high inflation.

Time-inconsistency

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