Dawn and Dennis have decided not to have children. Their friends, Tom and Anita, are trying to provide them with reasons for having children. According to the research discussed in your text, Tom and Anita's reasons for having children are most likely to include:
a. Gaining parental approval by providing grandchildren
b. The satisfaction of raising a child in your own image
c. People's lives are enriched when they nurture and love children
d. Tax laws make having children financially beneficial
C
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