A common viewpoint of grandparents of children with disabilities as discussed in literature is that
A)their children must have done something to deserve this burden and therefore are solely responsible for addressing it.
B)their children brought shame to the family by creating a child with a disability and should be ousted from the family.
C)not only is this a difficult life for their grandchild to face,but it is also a difficult life for their children.
D)they would do a better job of raising their grandchild since they have already raised children without disabilities.

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The literature suggests that many grandparents of children with disabilities understand the difficulties faced by both their grandchild and their own children. They often play a supportive role in the family and acknowledge that this is a challenging situation for everyone involved. Options A and B reflect negative and discriminatory attitudes that are not generally attributed to grandparents of children with disabilities. Option D may be true in some cases, but it is not a common viewpoint and does not reflect the experiences of most grandparents.

A Common Viewpoint of Grandparents of Children with Disabilities as Discussed