Among Native-Americans, grandparents are often called upon to

• A. Teach their grandchildren about the Native-American way of life.
• B. Discipline their grandchildren.
• C. Transmit knowledge of European history.
• D. Encourage their grandchildren to escape from the reservation.

Answer: (A)

Grandparents in many Native-American communities are seen as the keepers and transmitters of culture. They pass down language, stories, rituals, values, and everyday ways of living that define the Native-American way of life. This intergenerational teaching helps preserve identity, history, and community ties across generations, making it the most important and defining role they play. While families may address behavior or discipline, that isn’t the central function described here. Transmitting European history isn’t the focus of these cultural transmissions, and encouraging an escape from the reservation would run counter to maintaining connection and belonging within the community.