The Belief Persists of "The Happy and Large Multi-Generational Family

Multiple Choice

The belief persists of "the happy and large multi-generational family of the past, in which elders were treasured and well cared for." One reason for the continuation of this over-idealized view is

A) that many older adults are placed in nursing homes
B) a broad conceptualization of "family"
C) the rise of the conservative family values movement with an agenda to return to a more rigid gendered society
D) adult children do not provide care to aging parents
E) older adults are lonely