A Large Proportion of Americans Now Experiences the Empty-Nest Syndrome-The

Multiple Choice

A large proportion of Americans now experiences the empty-nest syndrome-the departure of adult children from the home-at an earlier age.Which of the following is a reason for this?

A) Most young adults now appreciate the benefits of staying in multigenerational households.
B) There has been a decline in the number of neolocal families due to unemployment.
C) The average age of the population has now significantly increased since the mid-1800s.
D) Women now tend to prolong child rearing by keeping huge age differences among children.