Which of the following trends is found in parenting around the world today?

A. Although parents are central to childrearing, other people and social institutions are becoming increasingly involved in raising children.
B. Around the world, parents increasingly discourage permissiveness and are becoming more adult-oriented because of the aging population.
C. Increasingly, a higher value is placed on girls than on boys in many societies.
D. Cognitive parenting is increasingly recognized as the best form of parenting.


Answer: A

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