Asked by Anika Desai on Apr 29, 2024
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Joanne resides with her grandmother.Her parents lost custody of her due to neglect and addiction issues.Which term best describes Joanne?
A) sandwich generation
B) skip-generation
C) boomerang generation
D) blended family
Skip-Generation
A household where a child or children live with their grandparents without a parent present.
Sandwich Generation
The middle generation in a multigenerational household, which often struggles balancing caring for aging parents while caring for children.
Boomerang Generation
Term used to describe those young adults who return to their parental home after leaving for education, work, or a relationship.
- Understand the concepts of family structures and dynamics.
Verified Answer
LS
Laurencia StorrMay 04, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Skip-generation refers to children who are raised by their grandparents because their parents are unable to care for them due to various reasons such as neglect, addiction, imprisonment, or death.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the concepts of family structures and dynamics.