You and a friend are discussing the importance of fathers in children's overall development.Your friend states that,"If we fail to promote increased involvement of fathers in the parenting process,then we must accept the inevitable breakdown of other social values." This statement is an example of the reasoning fallacy known as
A) circular-logic.
B) a false-dichotomy.
C) a weak-analogy.
D) alternative-explanations.

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The statement presents a false dilemma, suggesting that there are only two options - promoting father involvement or societal breakdown. In reality, there are many factors that contribute to social values, and promoting father involvement is just one of many possible strategies.

You and a Friend Are Discussing the Importance of Fathers