Which of the following statements is true regarding self-sufficiency of the American family?
A) Few families-past or present-have been entirely self-sufficient.
B) Most families in the past were entirely self-sufficient.
C) Middle class families tend to prosper because they are the most self-sufficient.
D) Only the poorest families tend to need help from the government.

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Very few families, both in the past or present, have been entirely self-sufficient. Families have historically relied on support from extended family, neighbors, and community institutions. With modernization, families have become more specialized in their roles, and there is a growing trend of families relying on outside sources for goods and services.

Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding Self-Sufficiency of the American