Ralph and Philip Differ in Their Opinions About the Current

Multiple Choice

Ralph and Philip differ in their opinions about the current status of families.Ralph believes that families now are happier than ever before and are more resilient.Philip, on the other hand, opines that families are declining and deteriorating.Which of the following is an accurate statement that strengthens Philip's point of view?

A) Recent data show that fewer adults are married and more are divorced or remaining single.
B) In the past, many white, middle-class families enjoyed a life that was both gentle and genteel.
C) In the past, many people stayed in unhappy marriages because of strong social norms and legal divorce obstacles.
D) Studies show that there has been a decrease in multigenerational relationships in families.