The majority of parents today in the U.S.

A. discourage their children from playing organized competitive sports.
B. encourage their sons but not their daughters to play organized sports.
C. demand that their tax money be used to fund organized youth sports.
D. encourage both their daughters and sons to play organized sports.


Answer: D

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