According to Stones' research, what was the status of the nuclear family before the industrial era?

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It was completely nonexistent in any shape or form.It was declining as extended family ties gained greater significance.It started to develop as work and domestic life became separated.It functioned merely as an institution reinforcing patriarchal authority.

Explanation

Stones' research indicates that before industrialization, the nuclear family began to form due to the growing division between workplace and home, marking the emergence of this family structure.