One of the Milestones That Is MOST Likely to Happen

question 123

Multiple Choice

One of the milestones that is MOST likely to happen in middle adulthood that brings great joy is:

• A) becoming a grandparent.
• B) children graduating high school.
• C) experiencing empty nest syndrome.
• D) becoming part of the sandwich generation.

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