Colin'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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This family arrangement is called an extended family, which refers to a family unit that includes not only parents and children, but also grandparents, aunts, uncles, and other relatives living together in the same household.

Colin's Grandfather Has Just Moved in with His Family