During a Debate About the Changing Nature of Families, Jim

question 54

Multiple Choice

During a debate about the changing nature of families, Jim states that family problems are more prevalent today.However, Ryan believes otherwise and argues that family issues have always existed.Which of the following is an accurate statement that strengthens Ryan's argument?

• A) Out of wedlock births, domestic violence, and desertion by a parent or spouse were experienced rarely in the past.
• B) Parents spend more time with their children today than they did in the past.
• C) Teenage pregnancy rates were lower in the 1950s than they are today.
• D) Historical data about families in the past indicate that families were stronger then than they are now.

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