Tyree is thinking about what it would be like to be a father. Now that you are an expert on the topic, what would you tell him?

A. The only role that fathers have played through most of history was breadwinner.
B. The Industrial Revolution in the 19th century transformed men’s roles into that of the “good provider,” which emphasized breadwinning and deemphasized the nurturing and caregiving tasks.
C. The good provider role continued until the 1930s, but was changed significantly by the Great Depression.
D. The amount of time that fathers spend with children tends to increase as the child ages.


Answer: B

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