Which is NOT one of the three grandparenting styles identified by Cherlin and Furstenberg?

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

Answer: (B)

In this framework, grandparenting styles are defined by how involved grandparents are with their grandchildren and how emotionally close they are. Cherlin and Furstenberg describe three styles: remote, companionate, and involved. Remote grandparents maintain distance and provide little direct involvement. Companionate grandparents are warm and enjoyable companions who share activities but typically don’t take on heavy caregiving roles. Involved grandparents are actively engaged in daily life with their grandchildren, often providing substantial caregiving and frequent contact. A “fun-seeker” isn’t part of this classification; it isn’t a formal grandparenting style in their model. So the option that isn’t one of the three styles is the fun-seeker.