A nurse reviews the current trends affecting the family. Which trend will the nurse find?
a. Mothers are staying at home.
b. Adolescent mothers usually live on their own.
c. More grandparents are raising their grandchildren.
d. Teenage fathers usually have stronger support systems.
ANS: C
More grandparents are raising their grandchildren. The majority of women work outside the home, and about 60% of mothers are in the workforce. The majority of adolescent mothers continue to live with their families. Teenage fathers usually have poorer support systems and fewer resources to teach them how to parent.
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