The Primary Disadvantage of Having a Child in the Later

question 22

Multiple Choice

The primary disadvantage of having a child in the later years is that:

• A)the parents have low income
• B)the parents are likely to die around the time the child reaches adulthood
• C)the medical costs are too high to maintain a pregnancy
• D)the child faces the stigma of having "old" parents

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