When both parents work outside the home, the family is at greater risk because
A) no one is available to start working if some disaster occurs.
B) the children are without the attention of a loving parent and are more likely to become involved in drugs and crime.
C) it is twice as vulnerable to crisis because there are two incomes that can be threatened, and the family depends on both.
D) none of the above.
E) a and c are true.

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Choice A is true because without a parent present in the home, there is no one available to respond to an emergency situation that may arise during the day. Choice C is also true because if both parents lose their jobs or one of their incomes is threatened, it can lead to financial instability for the entire family. Choice B may not necessarily be true in all cases, as working parents can still provide love and attention to their children even if they are not physically present during the day.

When Both Parents Work Outside the Home, the Family Is