Which statement about modern family life is accurate?

• A. Family size is larger now
• B. Children spend more time with parents now
• C. Fathers are less hands on
• D. Children have less free time

Answer: (B)

Modern family life shows parents taking a more active role in daily childcare, with both parents often sharing responsibilities and fitting work around family life. This has led to children spending more time with their parents than in previous generations, which is why the statement about children spending more time with parents is the most accurate reflection.

In contrast, family size has generally fallen rather than increased, so that aspect isn’t accurate. Fathers being less hands on runs counter to the trend of growing paternal involvement in many societies. And while children’s schedules can be busy, the question’s best-supported point in many settings is the increased time families spend together, not a universal reduction in children’s free time.