Which of the following is a factor in the increase of single-parent families in North America? An increasing divorce rate. A decrease in the number of individuals who never marry. An increase in polygamy. A decrease in the number of individuals who remain childless.

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Lindsey

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9 April, 21:26

Which of the following is a factor in the increase of single-parent families in North America? An increasing divorce rate. A decrease in the number of individuals who never marry. An increase in polygamy. A decrease in the number of individuals who remain childless.

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Layne Braun · Answer 1

Increase in divorce rates

Zoey Cook · Answer 2

The correct answer is the first option: An increasing divorce rate. Since divorce is the separation of two married people, the number of single parents will increase as the divorce rate increases. The second option is incorrect, because a decrease in the number of individuals who never marry would result in a decrease of single parents. The third option is incorrect because an increase in polygamy (when there is one husband and several wives) would also lead to a decrease in single parents. The last option is incorrect because we have no way of knowing if these individuals who remain childless are single or not.