Simultaneous with Changes to the Family Structure as a Whole

Multiple Choice

Simultaneous with changes to the family structure as a whole during the 18th century, specific changes occurred within the nuclear family; most notably,

A) marriage based on romantic love became the norm rather than the exception.
B) siblings were being born farther apart as the need to have numerous children was subsiding.
C) divorcing from a spouse was becoming a more acceptable social institution.
D) the birth of a girl was being more appreciated, whereas in previous decades the birth of a boy had greater social value.