Emma and Jamal are finding it hard to manage their careers and the demands of their two small children. They have good childcare, but still feel that they should be able to care for their children more in person. They have discussed some options, including different jobs, flexible times, and leaves of absence, but still find themselves amidst the ______.
A) work-family conflict
B) collateral consequences
C) deinstitutionalization
D) polygynous families

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Work-family conflict is the best choice as it accurately describes Emma and Jamal's current struggle to balance their work and family responsibilities. The other options do not fit the given scenario. "Collateral consequences" and "deinstitutionalization" are vague and do not pertain to the situation at hand, while "polygynous families" involves multiple spouses and is not mentioned in the passage.

Emma and Jamal Are Finding It Hard to Manage Their