Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE Concerning Parenting Practices

question 92

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE concerning parenting practices and gender development?

• A)Fathers are more consistently given responsibility for the nurturance and physical care of their children.
• B)Mothers are more likely than fathers to engage in playful interactions with their children.
• C)Mothers are more likely than fathers to treat their sons and daughters differently.
• D)Fathers are more involved in socializing their sons than their daughters.

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