Regarding the effect of divorce on children, sociological research __________

A) consistently finds that children are resilient and adapt successfully to their parents’ divorces
B) shows that divorce is detrimental for children, both immediately and later in their lives
C) asserts that couples should stay together for the sake of the children
D) tends to exaggerate the harm caused by divorce, since divorce poses no risk to children


Answer: A

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