Barkley and Timothy Are Engaged in a Debate About Child

question 28

Multiple Choice

Barkley and Timothy are engaged in a debate about child abuse.Barkley opines that white children are more likely to suffer from abuse.However, Timothy disagrees and argues otherwise.He opines that children belonging to minority groups are more likely to suffer from abuse.Which of the following is an accurate statement that strengthens Barkley's argument?

• A) Typically, most minority groups have close family ties and are less likely to physically or emotionally chastise their children.
• B) Latino families have a lower percentage of child victimization than their white counterparts.
• C) Unlike whites, African American families do not believe in disciplining children physically.
• D) Despite being more prevalent among minority groups, child maltreatment percentages are higher among whites.

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