Which of the following best characterizes the family in the United States today?
A) It is about the same as it was during the previous 50 years.
B) It is headed by a female single parent who works outside the home.
C) The husband is employed and the wife stays home with the children.
D) It has only one parent, or both the husband and wife are employed.

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Today, families in the United States consist of a variety of structures, but the most common include those with only one parent, or both the husband and wife are employed. These structures have become more prevalent in recent years due to changes in societal norms and financial pressures. The traditional structure of a husband who is employed and a wife who stays at home with the children has become less common.

Which of the Following Best Characterizes the Family in the United