Question

which advantage do first-time parents in their late 20s have over first-time teen parents?
○ increased fertility rates
○ better emotional stability
○ no medical costs during pregnancy
○ less chance of birth defects

Explanation:

To determine the advantage, we analyze each option:

• "Increased fertility rates": Teenagers typically have higher fertility rates than those in their late 20s, so this is incorrect.
• "Better emotional stability": Individuals in their late 20s are generally more emotionally mature and stable than teenagers, making this a valid advantage.
• "No medical costs during pregnancy": All pregnancies involve medical costs, so this is false.
• "Less chance of birth defects": Teen parents (especially very young teens) and older parents have higher risks of birth defects; those in late 20s don't have a clear "less chance" advantage over teens in this regard compared to emotional stability.

Answer:

B. better emotional stability