Why Is the Accordion Family Model Preferred by Many Poor

question 8

Multiple Choice

Why is the accordion family model preferred by many poor and working class Americans?

• A) This model allows the younger generation to attend college while the parents support them.
• B) This model allows older generations to live off the income earned by their children.
• C) The model is rarely, if ever, seen outside of middle-income families.
• D) This model allows them to pool resources and save expenses under one roof.

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