Part of the increase in one-parent families is due to

A) couples cohabitating rather than marrying.
B) the surge in births to unmarried women.
C) the decline in remarriage after divorce.
D) the decline in the number of children under 18.

One-Parent Families

Household units consisting of a single parent living with their child or children, resulting from various circumstances such as divorce or death of a spouse.

Cohabitating

The act of living together and having a sexual relationship without being married.

Unmarried Women

Women who are not legally bound in marriage; also can refer to women who prioritize individual growth, career, or personal choices over matrimonial commitments.