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mia

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The absence of a father is the greatest risk to children. Does research support this? Explain.
 
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Question 2

Your book defines engagement as
 
  A. a period of time before marriage.
  B. an antiquated custom infrequently found in modern partnering.
  C. the public commitment to marry.
  D. none of these.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 18, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Not necessarily. Indeed, fathers matter. But it's not the mere presence of a father that makes a difference. Hetherington and Kelly discovered that involved, supportive mothers can counter the adverse effects of a father's absence.

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Reply #2 on: Jun 18, 2018
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