Single mothers with a comfortable income who are in their 30s form a growing group in the United States. Children raised by such a single mother generally do not have behavior problems unless
a. mothers provide too many educational and recreational opportunities to the child.
b. the child has a difficult temperament.
c. stress levels are high and social support low.
d. mothers were previously married and now divorced.
Answer: c. stress levels are high and social support low.
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