Cole's grandfather has just moved in with his family. Now, in addition to his mother and step-father, he and his sister share their home with their newly widowed grandfather. What do sociologists call this kind of family arrangement?

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An extended family includes not just the parents and their children (nuclear family) but also other relatives such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins living together or maintaining close relationships. Cole's household now includes his grandfather along with his immediate family, fitting the definition of an extended family.

Cole's Grandfather Has Just Moved in with His Family