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Ben is a teenager living with his biological mother, Carol partner, Susan. Due to outdated state laws that don't recognize or support contemporary family structures, Ben's family is likely to experience the following financial, legal, or emotional costs except that?

A. Ben may be disadvantaged in important ways compared to his peers raised by straight parents.
B. if Ben's biological mother, Carol, were to die, Ben could be placed with a distant relative or in foster care instead of staying in his home with Carol's partner, Susan.
C. Ben may not be able to receive medical coverage through Susan's employer, as she is his non-biological parent.
D. only Ben's biological mother, Carol, may have the authority to make routine or emergency decisions about Ben's health

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Answer:

A. Ben may be disadvantaged in important ways compared to his peers raised by straight parents.

Step-by-step explanation:

Children raised by gay parents are not at specific disadvantages compared to their peers. All of the other choices are very real issues that may occur.

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