In the United States today, more than half of mothers with young children work, compared to about one third (26) ______ 1970s.

The father as a (35) ______ is more likely to help with household chores and child rearing.

The children tend to (34) ______ one another and help in other ways.

In most families with working mothers, each person (33) ______ a more active role in the household.

A child who is emotionally well adjusted, well loved, and well cared for will thrive regardless of (32) ______the mother works outside the home.

Some people still think that a “good mother” is one who (31) ______work to stay home with her children.

after (30)______birth because they know that most employers are not sympathetic to working mothers who wish to take time off to be with their young children.

Some women (29) ______ to work soon …