Which of the Following Is Considered a Major Reason for Persistently

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is considered a major reason for persistently high poverty among children in the United States?

• A)There are more children being born to unmarried mothers.
• B)There is an increase in the male death rate.
• C)There are more children being born to uneducated parents.
• D)There is an increase in the unemployment rate among males.

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