The Death of an Aging Parent Frequently Changes the Communication

question 28

Multiple Choice

The death of an aging parent frequently changes the communication patterns in families. Which of the following describes these changes?

• A) Adult siblings typically become closer.
• B) Siblings will initially rally together but then become less close as old childhood power struggles begin to resurface.
• C) The family works together to maintain contact.
• D) The grandchildren step forward to keep family members in contact with each other.

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