A Chinese immigrant family is experiencing frequent arguments between the mother and father about the mother getting a job.Additionally, the parents feel that their closeness with their children has decreased raising concerns about filial piety.Which of the following ecological problems BEST describes these issues?
A)Neighborhood/community problems
B)Acculturation problems
C)Socioeconomic status problems
D)Social stratification problems

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The issues related to the Chinese immigrant family are related to acculturation problems, which can include conflicts related to family roles and values as well as changes in parental-child relationships due to cultural adaptation. The conflict between the mother and father over the mother getting a job could be related to differences in cultural expectations around gender roles and employment. The concerns about filial piety suggest that the family is struggling with adapting to changes in family dynamics and the values associated with intergenerational relationships.

A Chinese Immigrant Family Is Experiencing Frequent Arguments Between the Mother