When Susan Gave Birth to Triplets After Already Having Two

question 167

Multiple Choice

When Susan gave birth to triplets after already having two children, her parents' presence was calming, and provided an anchor to both the grandchildren and parents. According to research conducted by Bengtson, which of the following best describes the role that Susan's parents serve?

• A) arbitrator
• B) family national guard
• C) being there
• D) maintaining the family's biography

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