Which of the Following Is a Reason Why Attempts to Help

Which of the following is a reason why attempts to help children and youths have been difficult to realize in the United States?

A) While good social programs are inexpensive, they must compete for a share of the country's economic resources.
B) Cultural values of interdependence and responsibility to others have made federal programs unnecessary.
C) Children cannot vote or lobby to protect their own interests.
D) Public policies aimed at fostering children's development do not yield valuable returns.