In their investigation, Cherlin and Furstenberg found three styles of grandparenting. Which of the following is NOT one of these?

• A. remote
• B. fun seeker
• C. companionate
• D. involved

Answer: (B)

Grandparenting styles in Cherlin and Furstenberg’s framework describe how grandparents relate to and engage with their grandchildren along a spectrum of involvement. They identify three styles: remote, companionate, and involved. Remote grandparents are emotionally distant and see grandchildren infrequently; companionate grandparents are affectionate and enjoy spending time with grandchildren but aren’t typically involved in daily caregiving or decision-making; involved grandparents are actively engaged in daily caregiving, supervision, and frequent contact.

The term that doesn’t fit this framework is fun seeker. It isn’t one of the three styles Cherlin and Furstenberg describe, whereas remote, companionate, and involved are the recognized categories.