Research on happiness and parenting indicates that couples who have children are ____ than couples who do not have children, although ____.
A) happier, this finding is not consistent
B) happier, this may be a modern phenomenon
C) less happy, this finding is not consistent
D) less happy, this may be a modern phenomenon

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Research suggests that couples who have children are slightly less happy than couples without children, although this finding is not consistent across all studies. Some researchers suggest that this may be a modern phenomenon as parenting has become more intensive and time-consuming in recent years, leading to more stress and less satisfaction.

Research on Happiness and Parenting Indicates That Couples Who Have