Although Geoffrey Greif Points Out That "More Fathers Are Rearing

question 88

Multiple Choice

Although Geoffrey Greif points out that "more fathers are rearing children alone following separation and divorce than ever before," which of the following is true about single fathers?

• A) Single fathers are still only about 15 percent of all single parents.
• B) Many states have laws against giving sole custody to fathers following a divorce.
• C) Most of these fathers move back in with their parents so that their children live with grandparents.
• D) Soon there will be more single fathers than single mothers.

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