Akili Is a Grandparent and Acts as the Primary Parent

question 53

Multiple Choice

Akili is a grandparent and acts as the primary parent for his two grandchildren. Akili's situation is referred to in the text as a _.

• A) postmodern family
• B) grandparent family
• C) blended family
• D) stepfamily

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