One Reason That Public Policies Safeguarding Children Are Slow to Emerge

One reason that public policies safeguarding children are slow to emerge in the United States is that __________.

A) such government policies have failed in other Western countries
B) cultural values in the U.S. emphasize interdependence
C) children cannot vote or speak out to protect their own interests
D) the United States already ranks at the top on key measures of children's health and well-being