______ is the adult with whom the child resides.

• A. Custodian
• B. Guardian
• C. Parent
• D. Caretaker

Answer: (A)

The adult with whom the child resides is the custodian. Custodian refers to the person who actually has custody and is responsible for the child’s day-to-day care, including where the child lives. This term focuses on who provides daily oversight and housing, which is exactly who resides with the child. A guardian has formal guardianship rights that may extend beyond living arrangements, so they aren’t defined by residence alone. A parent is a specific familial relationship and may not reflect who currently has daily custody if the child lives elsewhere. A caretaker is a general term without a formal legal status. So custodian is the precise label for the adult the child resides with.