Parents' relationships are associated with their children's behavior. Children of happily married parents seem to differ from children of parents who experience a lot of marital conflict. Which of the following is NOT a difference between children of happy versus unhappy marriages?
A) Children of parents with troubled marriages tend to complete fewer years of education.
B) Children of parents experiencing high levels of marital conflict tend to display more aggression toward peers.
C) Children of parents experiencing high levels of marital conflict tend to enter puberty later.
D) Children of parents with troubled marriages tend to have more marital problems.

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This is the only option that is not a reported difference between children of happy versus unhappy marriages. Studies have shown that children of parents with troubled marriages tend to complete fewer years of education (A), display more aggression toward peers (B), and have more marital problems themselves (D).

Parents' Relationships Are Associated with Their Children's Behavior