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1
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Occupational sponsor

A

The person who helps others find jobs or get started in business

2
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Comforter

A

The person people turn to for personal support and advice

3
Q

Ambassador

A

The person who represents the family at ceremonies

4
Q

Head of the family

A

The person who makes choices others go along with

5
Q

Kin keeper

A

Person who keeps the family members in touch with one another usually women

6
Q

Formal support

A

Friends, siblings and social organizations

7
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Informal support

A

Family

8
Q

What does LAT stand for

A

Living apart together

9
Q

Boomerang children

A

Children who return to the parents after having moved out in earlier point in time