Some parents do not want their child cared for in their home. Why would they resist such a move? Select all that apply.
A. All the necessary high-technology equipment limits living space.
B. Career demands and household functioning leave little time for child care.
C. Finding supportive funding can involve incredible time and effort.
D. Home care results in less time for bonding between child and parents.
E. Normal growth and development tasks of the child may be delayed.
F. Other children in the family may resent being caregivers and receiving less parental attention.
Question 2
A 13-year-old girl lives on the streets with three other young females. What is probably true concerning the girl and her friends?
A. Being young, they can adapt to street life and learn to solicit funds for food and other necessities such as new clothes.
B. Life in their homes may have been worse.
C. Having mutual support among themselves, they can probably avoid involvement with drugs, crime, or prostitution.
D. They are desperate and will be receptive to available help.
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