Questions: Quiz Quiz Week 8: Families Parents of families typi ourses/7347/quizzes/34895/take Question 28 Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding single-parent families? The life of single parents and their children is more difficult than that of a nuclear family. Single-parent families are a rarity in the United States due to the stigma attached. Having to rely on a single income and on a sole caregiver can be very stressful. Single-parent families are equally divided between single fathers and single mothers. Question 29 Which of the following statements concerning stepfamilies is correct? Studies suggest that children raised by stepmothers are likely to have less health care, education, and money spent on their food than children raised by biological mothers. The well-being of children in stepfamilies is better, on average, than that of children in divorced, single-parent households. Some studies suggest that more domestic violence occurs in stepfamilies than in traditional nuclear families. All of the answer choices are correct.

The answer to Question 28 is: Having to rely on a single income and on a sole caregiver can be very stressful.

The answer to Question 29 is: All of the answer choices are correct.

• Option 1: "The life of single parents and their children is more difficult than that of a nuclear family." This statement is subjective and not universally true, as experiences can vary widely among single-parent families.
• Option 2: "Single-parent families are a rarity in the United States due to the stigma attached." This is incorrect. Single-parent families are quite common in the United States.
• Option 3: "Having to rely on a single income and on a sole caregiver can be very stressful." This is true, as single-parent families often face financial and caregiving challenges due to the absence of a second parent.
• Option 4: "Single-parent families are equally divided between single fathers and single mothers." This is incorrect, as single-parent families are more commonly headed by single mothers.

• Option 1: "Studies suggest that children raised by stepmothers are likely to have less health care, education, and money spent on their food than children raised by biological mothers." Some studies have indicated disparities in resource allocation in stepfamilies.
• Option 2: "The well-being of children in stepfamilies is better, on average, than that of children in divorced, single-parent households." This is generally supported by research, as stepfamilies can provide additional resources and support.
• Option 3: "Some studies suggest that more domestic violence occurs in stepfamilies than in traditional nuclear families." Research has shown that stepfamilies can have higher rates of domestic conflict.
• Option 4: "All of the answer choices are correct." Given that each of the previous statements has some basis in research, this option is correct.