Question

which of the following is not true concerning family and the life course?

marital satisfaction tends to increase when there are small children in the home
childrens experiences are shaped by things such as family size, birth order, and socioeconomic status
because factors such as the economy and marital discord impact each child at different stages in his or her life, each child has different experiences and family proves not to be the consistent influence many view it to be
a couples gendered division of labor tends to become more traditional when children are born

Explanation:

Analyze the impact of young children on marital satisfaction

Sociological research consistently shows that marital satisfaction tends to decrease, rather than increase, during the years when small children are present in the home due to increased stress, financial pressure, and division of labor demands.

Evaluate the remaining statements

The other three statements are well-established sociological findings: children's experiences are shaped by family size, birth order, and socioeconomic status; family experiences differ among siblings due to timing of external factors; and gendered division of labor typically becomes more traditional after the birth of children.

Answer:

• (A) Marital satisfaction tends to increase when there are small children in the home (Correct answer)
• (B) Children's experiences are shaped by things such as family size, birth order, and socioeconomic status
• (C) Because factors such as the economy and marital discord impact each child at different stages in his or her life, each child has different experiences and family proves not to be the consistent influence many view it to be
• (D) A couple's gendered division of labor tends to become more traditional when children are born