Marcia and John's 25-Year-Old Daughter,Serena,moves Back in with Them After

question 20

Multiple Choice

Marcia and John's 25-year-old daughter,Serena,moves back in with them after graduate school.She cannot find a job in her field and works part-time as a waitress while searching for jobs.If Marcia and John are like many parents whose emerging adult children move back home with them,they will

• A)experience a disequilibrium in the family.
• B)have few or no complaints about Serena moving back home.
• C)try to avoid interaction with Serena and just continue their life as before.
• D)overcompensate for Serena's lack of financial independence by pampering her.

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