Are Parents Who Were Abused in Childhood More Likely to Abuse

Multiple Choice

Are parents who were abused in childhood more likely to abuse their own children?

A) Yes-most abused children grow up to be abusers, while most non-abused children do not.
B) Yes-although most abused children do NOT grow up to be abusers, they are more likely to become abusers than non-abused children.
C) No-there are no differences between the two groups.
D) The answer is unknown-although this issue has been discussed at length in the popular media, there have still not been well-controlled studies that would allow for a solid test of the hypothesis.