Which of the Following Was True of Parenting in the Nineteenth

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was true of parenting in the nineteenth century and earlier?

• A) Fathers were far more likely to have the final say in decisions about their children.
• B) Mothers often valued other mothers' opinions about child rearing over the opinions of their own children's fathers.
• C) The extended family was less important in terms of instrumental support.
• D) Members of the community had far less influence than they do today.
• E) The nuclear family was very protective of children and almost never allowed outsiders any say in child-rearing practices.

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