The authors of your textbook believe that the family endures because it is:
a. based on biological needs.
b. a flexible institution.
c. supported by religion.
d. protected by welfare policies.
Ques. 2Abortion is a recommended form of birth control.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Ques. 3The authors of your textbook believe that the best way to strengthen the family is to:
a. reinvigorate the cultural ideals of family, parents, and children.
b. introduce welfare policies that soften the economic burden of families.
c. replicate the traditional family practices of the 1950s.
d. reduce the size of the extended family.
Ques. 4Many doctors predict that a fetus will soon be able to survive outside the womb at 20 weeks.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Ques. 5Americans have mixed feelings about the role of government in their family life and fear:
a. a replacement of the family as an institution.
b. support for unmarried parents.
c. the consequences of family decline.
d. policies that lead to government interference.