Americans are reluctant to adopt other systems of education, particularly those of Northern Europe because ________
A) the government is highly involved in the school system and children are tracked early in their lives
B) parents are expected to be highly involved in the European schools and most U.S. parents work too many hours
C) the schools rely too much on memorization, obedience and conformity rather than individual talents and successes
D) the financial costs of higher education would tax already over-taxed middle class families
Answer: A
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