For many of the young, poor mothers interviewed, children ______.

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The article states that for many young, poor mothers, children "offer a sense of purpose and intimacy" (as opposed to being a source of regret or not changing the way they live their lives). Option B is partially correct in that children do act as a fulcrum between adulthood and childhood, but this is not the main point emphasized in the article. Option A is incorrect as the article notes that having children often leads to significant changes in the mothers' lives. Option C is also incorrect as shame and regret are not commonly expressed feelings among the young, poor mothers interviewed.

For Many of the Young, Poor Mothers Interviewed, Children ______