Samantha Is a Stay-At-Home Mother Who Is Considering Going Back

question 17

Multiple Choice

Samantha is a stay-at-home mother who is considering going back to work. She is concerned about the impact on her children's adjustment. To provide her children with the greatest benefits, Samantha could

• A) work part-time with a flexible work schedule.
• B) select a job that she does not really enjoy so that she will not be tempted to get caught up in her work.
• C) remain a stay-at-home mom until her kids leave home.
• D) select a full-time job that will quickly get her acclimated to being away from her family.

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