Custodial Grandparents Do All of the Following EXCEPT

question 80

Multiple Choice

Custodial grandparents do all of the following EXCEPT:

• A)step in to take custody of the grandchildren.
• B)often have mixed emotions about their situation.
• C)have a son or daughter who is incapable of providing for a child's care.
• D)are thrilled to finally have a meaningful role in life in their "empty nest" years.

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Definitions:

Infanticide Hypothesis

A theory proposing that infanticide (killing of young offspring by a mature animal of the same species) occurs as a reproductive strategy to increase the offspring's survival chances of the perpetrator.

Reproduction-Enhancing

Traits or behaviors that increase the likelihood of breeding success or offspring survival.

Limited Evidence

A situation where there is insufficient data or research to conclusively support a hypothesis or claim.

Darwinian Natural Selection

The process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.