You and a friend are discussing the importance of fathers in children's overall development. Your friend states that "If we fail to promote increased involvement of fathers in the parenting process, then we must accept the inevitable breakdown of other social values." What type of reasoning fallacy is this?

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This is a false dichotomy, as it presents the idea that there are only two options - promoting involvement of fathers in parenting or accepting the breakdown of other social values - and ignores other potential solutions or factors.

You and a Friend Are Discussing the Importance of Fathers