Of the following,the one that characterizes same-sex couples in the United States is that:
A) most children are adopted
B) they represent about 20% of all households
C) about 20% have children
D) they are much less stable than different-gender couples
E) they prefer "civil unions" to legal marriages

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According to research, approximately 20% of same-sex couples in the United States have children. Option A is incorrect because while adoption is a common pathway for same-sex couples to have children, not all children in same-sex households are adopted. Option B is incorrect because although same-sex couples are becoming more accepted and visible, they still represent a smaller percentage of households. Option D is incorrect as research has shown that same-sex couples experience similar levels of stability as different-gender couples. Option E is partially incorrect because while civil unions were an alternative to marriage in some states before marriage equality, the preference for legal marriages has grown with the legalization of same-sex marriage nationwide.

Of the Following,the One That Characterizes Same-Sex Couples in the United