Which of the following statements is false about contemporary American families?
A. There are fewer births today than in the past.
B. The number of single-parent households has increased dramatically and exceeds that of two-parent households.
C. People may spend more years caring for elderly parents than they did raising their children.
D. Married couples now make up a smaller proportion of households than was true even thirty years ago.
Answer: B
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