In the context of kin relationships across cultures, which of the following statements is true about nuclear families?

A. They usually consist of two parents and their dependent children.
B. They are large and long-lived compared to other families.
C. They emphasize the relationships formed through cohabitation.
D. They are more likely than other families to develop traditions that are handed down through the generations.


Answer: A

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