In child-rearing studies of more than 15,000 children, significant problems with behavior and self-esteem were found when the mothers took a job outside the home

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

ANS: F
FEEDBACK: In a national longitudinal survey of children ages 3 to 12, no significant problems with behavior or self-esteem were found when the mothers had jobs outside the home. The researcher concluded that care-giving by someone other than the child's mother had no negative impact on the variables studied.