Elena and Luis both prioritize the second shift.After the birth of their first child,each scaled back on their career ambitions and moved to working part-time.They still make enough money to pay the bills,and they are able to take turns being home with their child.Elena and Luis are a good example of __________ couple.

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Elena and Luis are both prioritizing their role as nurturers and are sharing the responsibilities equally. They have scaled back their careers to make time for their child and take turns being home with him/her. This aligns with the definition of a dual-nurturer couple, where both partners prioritize their roles as parents equally. The other options don't fit as well: An egalitarian couple prioritizes equality in decision-making and division of labor, which is not explicitly stated in the scenario. A neo-traditional couple adheres to traditional gender roles, which is contradicted by the fact that both partners scaled back their careers and share childcare responsibilities. A traditional couple would have one partner as the sole provider and the other as the primary caregiver, which is not the case for Elena and Luis.

Elena and Luis Both Prioritize the Second Shift