Which of the following statements best describes households in which grandparents are taking care of their grandchildren?

A. Grandparents often have physical or mental health problems that could make caring for a child difficult.
B. Child welfare agencies have usually intervened on behalf of the child.
C. Almost 2 million children live only with their grandparents and are cared for by those grandparents.
D. When grandparents get involved in childrearing, it is usually because the parent is dead.


Answer: A

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