Stereotypes of people experiencing homelessness as addicts, "crazy people," or bums often obscure the fact that ______.

A. people experiencing homelessness made poor choices, and this is the consequence of their choices
B. families and children often experience homelessness, and often the conditions or circumstances that lead to homelessness are outside of the family's control
C. some people, especially teens, choose to experience homelessness
D. homelessness is an overstated social problem


Answer: B

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