Culture and social class usually set a precedent for different roles and responsibilities of each family member. Which example best demonstrates the healthiest family?
a. The father assumes the role as breadwin-ner.
b. The mother assumes the role as home-maker.
c. The father or mother shares the roles of breadwinner and homemaker.
d. The roles of breadwinner or homemaker can be shifted as needed.
D
A healthy family is one in which the opportunity to shift roles occurs easily from time to time.
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