7.2d Grandparent Adaptation Flashcards
1
Q
Grandparents role
A
- Support, nurture and empower their children in the parenting role
- They must acknowledge that things have changed since they were parents and deal with differences in attitudes and roles of men and women
- Grandparents may adjust to grandparenthood at the same time as retirement or needing support from their children
- Grandparents must respect autonomy of their children and understand relationships may change
- Classes are offered to bridge the gap between their out of date parenting concepts
2
Q
Grandparents Provide Permanent Care Because Of
A
- Divorce
- Substance abuse
- Child abuse or neglect
- Abandonment
- Teenage Pregnancy
- Death
- HIV/AIDS
- Unemployment
- Incarceration
- Mental Health Problems
