In order to get through college, Lauren not only took out student loans but lived on her credit cards many months. She has amassed a large amount of debt that she is having a hard time paying off while still maintaining her current expenses. Her parents suggest that she come live with them just until she can get her debt under control. This is an example of a/an ______.
A) polygynous family
B) multigenerational family
C) blended family
D) accordion family

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This situation is an example of an accordion family, which refers to a family that expands and contracts in response to the economic and social circumstances of its members. In this case, Lauren is contracting her living situation by temporarily moving back in with her parents to manage her debt.

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