Which of the following is true of the effects of poverty on young people?
A)The economic circumstances of teenagers earning money are independent of those faced by their parents.
B)The poverty rate among children is lower today than it was four to five decades ago.
C)The high rates of divorce and single parenthood have increased the risk of poverty among the young.
D)The poverty rates among children are lower when compared to that of adults.

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Studies have shown that children living in households headed by single parents or experiencing divorce are more likely to be living in poverty. Option A is false as the economic circumstances of teenagers are often directly related to those faced by their parents. Option B is also false as poverty rates among children have not improved significantly in the past few decades. Option D is also false as poverty rates among children are often higher than that of adults, especially in single-parent households.

Which of the Following Is True of the Effects of Poverty