Which of the Following Is a Reason Why Attempts to Help

question 88

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a reason why attempts to help children and youths have been difficult to realize in the United States?

• A) While good social programs are inexpensive, they must compete for a share of the country's economic resources.
• B) Cultural values of interdependence and responsibility to others have made federal programs unnecessary.
• C) Children cannot vote or lobby to protect their own interests.
• D) Public policies aimed at fostering children's development do not yield valuable returns.

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Definitions:

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