Why Have the Functions of the Family Changed Over Time

question 25

Multiple Choice

Why have the functions of the family changed over time?

• A) Most household functions were replaced with technology when both parents began working outside of the home.
• B) As societies became more complex, the demands placed on the family became too much for it to sustain alone, so other institutions developed to assist with certain functions.
• C) As family size decreased, children had to take on more adult responsibility.
• D) The discovery of electricity allowed families more time together in the evening, which increased the need for family communication and emotional understanding.

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