The grandparent role is especially important for adults in midlife because it ______.

A) allows them to demonstrate initiative in caring for their grandchildren
B) allows them to reach a deeper sense of intimacy
C) is critical in for their sense of integrity
D) provides them opportunities to satisfy their generative needs

Generative Needs

The desire to produce or create something that contributes meaningfully to society or one's life.

Grandparent Role

Involves the social and emotional responsibilities and functions a grandparent assumes in a grandchild's life, often including caregiving, mentoring, and cultural transmission.

Integrity

The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles, or the state of being whole and undivided.