Eric is from a middle-class family.Richard is from a family on welfare.One of the most important differences in these two families that influences their children's school achievement is:
A) language use of their parents
B) the availability of computers at home
C) the number of siblings
D) the mother's employment

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Research has shown that differences in language use and exposure to language from an early age can greatly impact a child's school achievement. Middle-class families tend to use more complex language and have a wider vocabulary, which can aid in their child's language development and subsequently their academic performance. In contrast, families on welfare may have less exposure to complex language, which can put their children at a disadvantage academically. The other options, such as the availability of computers, number of siblings, and mother's employment, may have some impact on a child's education, but not to the same extent as language use.

Eric Is from a Middle-Class Family