Which of the following statements is false?

A. Girls and boys are treated differently by their parents, and parents hold different expectations from them.
B. Males begin sexual relationships earlier than do females, and have a greater number of sexual partners.
C. Men are more likely to graduate from college than are women, and they are less likely to have careers, although they earn more money.
D. Wives are more likely than their husbands to do most of the housework and childcare.


Answer: C

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