Lamar and his wife Kay are both in their early 60s and are raising two grandchildren on their own, without their own adult child present. Which of the following statements best describes this situation?
A. Over 12 million children live with their grandparents without their own parents present.
B. Most arrangements for grandparents taking care of their grandchildren involve child welfare agencies.
C. Most often, the parents are absent because they are attending college.
D. Many grandparents who take care of their grandchildren are poor and have physical or mental health problems.
Answer: D
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