Maria's three adult daughters have agreed that she is in need of more constant care. Evita, the youngest daughter lives 10 minutes from Maria, is not working, and her two other daughters live and work in other states. It has been decided that Evita will provide care for her aging mother. This scenario is an example of:

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The scenario is an example of child characteristics that influence decisions regarding parental care. Specifically, the fact that Evita lives close to her mother and is not working likely played a significant role in the decision for her to provide care. The other daughters' work and living arrangements also influenced the decision. The scenario does not involve spousal care or specific challenges associated with providing care for elderly parents.

Maria's Three Adult Daughters Have Agreed That She Is in Need