Satish and Mary Lynn Feel They Both Need to Work

question 61

Multiple Choice

Satish and Mary Lynn feel they both need to work in order to have a decent standard of living.According to the text,if they are like most couples,who is most likely to stay home with their nine-year-old son when he is ill?

• A) Satish, because men are usually considered responsible for their families
• B) Mary Lynn, because women are usually considered caregivers
• C) both Satish and Mary Lynn, taking turns because it is fair
• D) no one because their son is old enough to leave alone

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