Tom and Julie have been married for 10 years. Now in their mid-thirties, they are expecting their first child. Their adjustment to parenthood is likely to be _____ than that of younger parents because _____
A) more difficult; they are older and more set in their ways.
B) easier; they are more mature, their relationship is more stable, and their finances are more secure.
C) more difficult; they will not have the energy that younger parents have.
D) about the same; they are faced with the same adjustment problems as younger parents.

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Tom and Julie's adjustment to parenthood will likely be easier than that of younger parents because they are more mature, their relationship is more stable, and their finances are more secure. While they may have less energy than younger parents, their greater life experience and stability can compensate for this. Age alone does not determine the difficulty of adjustment to parenthood.

Tom and Julie Have Been Married for 10 Years