Family Circus Act

Normal Sudoku rules apply. RENBAN- Numbers on purple lines are each a set of non-repeating, consecutive numbers, in any order. KILLER(+) CONSECUTIVE REGIONS- Numbers in regions sum to the number in the top left corner of the region, AND are a consecutive set of numbers, in order, but THERE MAY BE REPEATS in regions, if other rules allow. KROPKI PAIRS- Numbers with a white dot between them are consecutive (to clarify some regions). Numbers with a black dot between them are in a ratio of 2:1. Not all possible dots are shown. Orange lines and red balance points do not affect the puzzle.

The mother and child are currently balanced and the father is currently balanced with both the mother and child. If the mother takes a step forward, what will happen? (no mathematics required) A: The father is lowered, the mother is lowered, and the child is raised. B: The father remains the same, the mother is lowered and the child is raised. C: The father is raised, the mother is raised, and the child is lowered.