In general, the child savers favored the doctrine of _____, which holds that the state has not only a right but also a duty to care for children who are neglected, delinquent, or in some other way disadvantaged.

A. parens patriae
B. contra proferentem
C. quantum meruit
D. erga omnes


Answer: A

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