The Boyd family has twins, Markus and Valeria, both of whom have been identified with emotional and behavior disorders. Mr. and Mrs. Boyd as well as Mrs. Williams, the grandmother, have begun meeting twice each month at the community center with other families. During these meetings, the families share information about local resources; ideas and suggestions for dealing with behavior, social, and academic issues; and strategies for coping on a day to day basis. This is an example of:
A. Parent education.
B. Parent and community collaboration.
C. Parent support groups.
D. Parent counseling.
Answer: C
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