The text's MAIN message is that early childhood poverty:
A) always has a serious negative impact on development.
B) can have a serious negative impact on development, unless caregivers are upbeat, sensitive, and loving.
C) has little impact on development if, during elementary school, a family is no longer poor.
D) is rare in the United States.

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The text highlights that while poverty in early childhood can have a serious negative impact on development, this impact can be mitigated if caregivers display positive qualities such as being upbeat, sensitive, and loving. The text does not suggest that poverty always has a negative impact or that it has little impact if a family is no longer poor. Additionally, the text acknowledges that poverty continues to be a significant issue in the United States.

The Text's MAIN Message Is That Early Childhood Poverty