An Important Consideration Leading Many Parents to Limit the Number

question 36

Multiple Choice

An important consideration leading many parents to limit the number of children they have is

• A)the fear of an "empty nest" later on.
• B)the high cost of raising children.
• C)the approval of extended family members.
• D)All of these responses are correct.

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