The article discusses the changing role of grandparents in America, emphasizing that many now provide significant child care due to parents' busy schedules. A survey revealed that nearly 60% of grandmothers participate in child care for grandchildren. This shift has led to altered dynamics in family relationships, which can become transactional as grandparents focus on logistics rather than emotional connection. Although deep bonds can form, caregivers can also feel strained, signaling the need for balance in their responsibilities and relationships.
As grandparents take on more responsibilities of child-rearing for parents who are overextended or canât miss work, their later years begin to change.
A 2022 survey from Deseret News and Brigham Young University found that nearly 60 percent of grandmothers had provided child care for a grandkid.
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