Which of the following statements is true of the tender years doctrine?
A. It influences males to assume the head-of-the-household role and women to accept subordinate status.
B. It establishes that fathers are at least theoretically equal to mothers in questions of custody.
C. It presumes that young children would do better with their mother than with their father.
D. It encourages fathers to take over the responsibilities of the estranged mothers and protect children from the consequences of separation.
Answer: C
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