Which of the following statements concerning the American family in the past is NOT true?
A)The average length of marriages was less than twelve years during the colonial era.
B)More than half of all children saw the death of at least one parent by the time they were twenty-one during the colonial era.
C)Children were disciplined exceedingly harshly by current standards during the colonial era.
D)A sexual double standard (promiscuity for men; strict sexual restrictions for women) existed during the Victorian era.
E)The colonial family was peaceful and harmonious.

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The statement that the colonial family was peaceful and harmonious is not entirely true, as there were instances of domestic violence and abuse, as well as conflicts between family members. While there were certainly aspects of stability and cohesiveness, the reality was more complex than a simple ideal of domestic tranquility.

Which of the Following Statements Concerning the American Family in the Past