The purpose of this assignment is to engage in critical analysis of a topic(s) from this current learning module, and to then interact with your peers to enhance further learning. Using your course textbook, please do the following:
In Ch 13, the author discusses the concept of grandparenthood. Please review the section in the textbook and discuss the various ways that grandparents interact with grandchildren.
Discuss what research has to say about the meaningfulness of a grandparent-child relationship, and please offer any personal reflections as well.
Please discuss the ethnic/cultural differences that exist with regard to the role that grandparents take within the family. What does research say about this? What are your personal experiences with observing differences in this regard?
Initial post should be at least 300 words.
In Ch 13, the author discusses the concept of grandparenthood. Please review the section in the textbook and discuss the various ways that grandparents interact with grandchildren.
Discuss what research has to say about the meaningfulness of a grandparent-child relationship, and please offer any personal reflections as well.
Please discuss the ethnic/cultural differences that exist with regard to the role that grandparents take within the family. What does research say about this? What are your personal experiences with observing differences in this regard?
Initial post should be at least 300 words.
Textbooks:
Kail, R.V., & Cavanaugh, J.C. (2017). Essentials of Human Development: A Life-Span View (2nd ed.). Boston:
American Psychological Association. (2009). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.)
