In Nearly All Cultures, Mothers Play a Central Role in the Care

question 67

Multiple Choice

In nearly all cultures, mothers play a central role in the care of infants and toddlers.How does the role of the father factor into traditional cultures?

• A)Fathers are heavily involved in the birth process and in early child care.
• B)Fathers are heavily involved in the birth process but do little in child care.
• C)Fathers are often excluded entirely from the birth process but are heavily involved in early child care.
• D)Fathers are often excluded entirely from the birth process and are rarely involved in daily child care.

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