Questions: Chapter 4: Families and Social Class Page(s) 150-151 4.5. Explore how family structure and parenting behavior contribute to social class persistence. Identify each statement as either more likely true of a high-income, high-education family, or of a low-income, low-education family. High-income, High-education Family Family gained access to the internet early in the 1990s. Household has reliable, fast internet connectivity. Children spend more time watching TV. Children are less likely to own a smartphone or tablet.

The question asks us to identify which statements are more likely true of high-income, high-education families versus low-income, low-education families. Let's analyze each statement:

1. Family gained access to the internet early in the 1990s.

   • High-income, High-education Family: This statement is more likely true for high-income, high-education families. During the early 1990s, internet access was relatively expensive and more accessible to families with higher income and education levels who could afford the technology and saw the value in early adoption.

2. Children spend more time watching TV.

   • Low-income, Low-education Family: This statement is more likely true for low-income, low-education families. Research has shown that children in lower-income households tend to spend more time watching TV, possibly due to fewer resources for other activities or educational opportunities.

3. Household has reliable, fast internet connectivity.

   • High-income, High-education Family: This statement is more likely true for high-income, high-education families. These families are more likely to afford and prioritize high-speed internet for work, education, and leisure activities.

4. Children are less likely to own a smartphone or tablet.

   • Low-income, Low-education Family: This statement is more likely true for low-income, low-education families. Financial constraints may limit the ability to purchase personal devices for each child, leading to less access to smartphones or tablets.

In summary, the statements about early internet access and reliable connectivity are more likely true for high-income, high-education families, while the statements about more TV watching and less ownership of personal devices are more likely true for low-income, low-education families.