The Employment Status of Which of These Mothers Is LEAST

question 10

Multiple Choice

The employment status of which of these mothers is LEAST likely to lead to negative outcomes for her children?

• A) Hildie, who is a stay-at-home mother but wants to work outside of the home
• B) Rita, who is employed outside of the home but wants to be a stay-at-home mother
• C) Francene, who wants to be and is employed outside of the home
• D) Rita's and Francene's situations are equally unlikely to lead to negative outcomes.

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