Which of the following statements most accurately describes the notion of traditional family (stay-at-home mom and working father)in U.S.history?
A) The traditional family was unique to a particular time in history (1950s) and can really be viewed as an aberration.
B) The traditional family describes preindustrial family arrangements that culminated in the 1950s.
C) The traditional family is the family arrangement that best defines America's history.
D) The traditional family is a relatively old phenomenon that was the dominant family form until recently.

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The notion of the traditional family with a stay-at-home mom and working father is most closely associated with the 1950s in the U.S. It was not the dominant family form throughout history and can be seen as an aberration rather than a longstanding tradition.

Which of the Following Statements Most Accurately Describes the Notion