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Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (6:26) (Journal 5)

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Many grandparents raising grandchildren struggle with the tasks of child rearing later in life. But they may not be eligible for the same kinds of assistance as foster parents. Please write a one-page (double-spaced) essay addressing each of the following questions.

1. How is the challenge of single parenthood enhanced for single grandparents raising their grandchildren?

2. What is the social definition of "grandparent"? How does raising grandchildren challenge this definition?

3. What factors may lead grandparents to raise their grandchildren?

4. What sources of social and economic support do you think would help grandparents raise their grandchildren?