Michael and Jaycee, a married couple with three children, often avoid discussing politics with each other or with their children because their political views are very different

They are embarrassed by political discussions, knowing that they are likely to disagree on many, many issues. Given this scenario, what kind of influence are Michael and Jaycee likely to have on the political lives of their children?

a. Michael and Jaycee are likely to have a significant influence on their children's opinions and their political worldview.
b. The children of Michael and Jaycee are likely to inherit the political partisanship of their parents.
c. Michael and Jaycee are not likely to convey a specific political worldview to their children.
d. The children of Michael and Jaycee are likely to disagree with their parents on political issues.
e. Michael and Jaycee are likely to increase their children's chances of developing coherent worldviews as they grow older.

c

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