All other factors being equal, assess which of the following families would most likely contribute to slowing its country's birth rates.
A) The sons are encouraged to complete as many years of formal education as possible before marrying and/or beginning to raise children themselves.
B) The sons and daughters are encouraged to become active consumers.
C) The daughters are encouraged to complete as many years of formal education as possible before marrying and/or beginning to bear children themselves.
D) The daughters are provided with "abstinence only" sex-education classes in school.
E) The sons and daughters of a family are given classes on birth-control techniques, but they are also expected to get married during their teen years.

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Educating daughters and encouraging them to complete formal education before marriage and childbearing has been shown to be an effective factor in lowering birth rates. This is because educated women are more likely to delay marriage and childbirth, and are better equipped to make informed decisions about family planning. Encouraging sons to complete formal education may also have a positive impact, but research suggests that educating daughters has a stronger effect on slowing birth rates. The other options either have a neutral or potentially negative impact on birth rates.

All Other Factors Being Equal, Assess Which of the Following