According to the text's discussion of the experience of parenting:

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The text states that research suggests that in the long run, women may experience more psychological benefits from child-rearing than men, including increased self-esteem and a sense of purpose. Option A is incorrect as studies actually show that mothers tend to experience higher levels of distress and a diminished social network. Option B is incorrect as research indicates that children tend to communicate more with and disclose more to their mothers than to their fathers.

According to the Text's Discussion of the Experience of Parenting