Geraldine is making plans for her holiday dinner and shares with her butcher that she will be inviting her family
When the butcher asks who will be coming, Geraldine replies, "My two children and their spouses, my ex-son-in-law is bringing my grandson, and my ex-mother-in-law is coming." This is an example of which of the following? A. Family durability
B. Family resiliency
C. Family hardiness
D. Nuclear family
A
Family durability is the intrafamilial system of support and structure that sometimes extends beyond the walls of the household. Through divorce, remarriages, or cohabitation new members are added to a family. In addition, an extended family also includes contact with former spouses or partners.
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