What is the relationship between having divorced parents and social capital?

A. The social capital of children from divorced parents does not change upon remarriage.
B. The social capital of children from divorced parents is reduced regardless of remarriage.
C. Children whose parents stay single have increased levels of social capital because they lose connections in the divorce.
D. Children whose parents remarry have increased levels of social capital because of additional family members.


Answer: B

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