Which of the Following Is a Myth About the Family

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a myth about the family lives of older people in the past?

A) earlier generations lived in multigenerational families
B) maternal and infant mortality rates were high
C) the family life of older people was not better in the past
D) there was considerable tension between aged parents and children, with adult children wanting control of family resources and older parents wanting to retain control, in order to be assured care if they needed it
E) contracts and wills were established if parents were unsure of receiving care from their families