Patricia, a family therapist, has adopted an egalitarian philosophy to guide her practice. A Korean couple comes to her to address concerns they have about their teenage daughter. When asked about their home life, they acknowledge that they hold traditional roles and values and that the household chores are entirely left to the females in the family. Patricia should
A. challenge their values immediately since they are probably contributing to the problems with their daughter.
B. explore with the couple how satisfied they are with the current division of labor.
C. convince the husband to try washing the dishes and cleaning the house.
D. suggest that the females in the family enroll in an assertiveness training group.
Answer: B
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