[单项选择]A. It reflects the traditional rural values.
B. It reflects the modern city values.
C. It represents the culture of Spain.
D. It represents the culture of his family.

In this century the traditional American luridly is constantly faced with the threat of breakdown. Some sociologists suggest that one little - noticed cause may be the introduction of the IV dinner.
Before the appearance of television sets, the American dinner is a big event for the family. In many homes dinner time may be the only time when everyone got together. A typical dinner was usually in three stages. In the preparation stage, the children and Father frequently helped with table setting while Mother put the last touches on the roast. In the eating stage, family members shared the day’s experiences and more than food was consumed. In this stage families got to know one another and made joint decisions around the dinner table, and thus the family solidarity was reinforced. In the cleaning - up stage, children or Father again gave their hands, so that their significance to the home community was clear. Unfortunately, all of these have been erased by a p
A. poverty
B. having few children
C. poor living conditions
D. divorce