Question

Garner thinks that the best part of being a grandparent involves telling stories about his childhood to his grandchildren so that these kids see him as possessing wisdom.
(a) This motivation best fits with the ___________ dimension of grandparenting.

Answer 1

Answer:

valued elder

Explanation:

5 dimensions of grand parenthood  are

(A) Centrality - paternalism to grandparents ’life.

(B) Valued Elder - beyond tradition, valuable in that role

(C) immortality - patriarchal or paternal responsibility by clan, identification with grandchildren and family immortality

(D) Reinvolvement by the personal past - relieving the grandparents of their former lives and identifying with their own grandparents; And

(E) Indulgence - affection and happiness for grandson

so that correct answer is Valued Elder when telling stories to his grandchildren