Which of these describes a boomeranger?
A. an elderly adult who moves into their adult child's home for care
B. a teenager who moves out of the house and then returns because she or he is not able to live on their own
C. an young adult who leaves home for college but return after graduation because of economic constraints or personal choice
D. a divorced adult who cannot afford housing and moves back in with their elderly parents
Answer: C
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