Ellyn and Jesus Are a Dual-Earner Couple

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Multiple Choice

Ellyn and Jesus are a dual-earner couple.They would like to have a better balance between work and family.Which advice would best help them combine their work and family roles?

• A) Ellyn should set the standard for child care and be the family child-rearing expert.
• B) Both should critically evaluate the time they devote to work in view of their family values and priorities.
• C) Ellyn should take on a greater share of household duties because she can do them more efficiently.
• D) Both should understand that it is probably not possible to adjust work roles to meet family needs.

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