One Reason for the Decline in Marriages in the U

question 35

Multiple Choice

One reason for the decline in marriages in the U.S. is that Americans increasingly expect to find __________ in marriage.

• A) our soul mate
• B) love
• C) wealth
• D) happiness and success

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Definitions:

Authoritative Parents

A parenting style characterized by high responsiveness and high demands, combining warmth and structure in child-rearing.

Power

The ability or capacity to influence the behavior of others or the course of events.

Child's Viewpoint

The perspective or way of perceiving the world that is unique to children, often characterized by curiosity and imaginative interpretation.

Arbitrary Rules

Rules established without any logical, scientific, or systemic reasoning often based on personal choice or random decision rather than necessity.