Factors of Grandparent-Grandchild Closeness

Families that expect strong relationships between the generations are more likely to have them. That’s because family members are taught from an early age that family members share obligations. Those obligations may include caregiving for children and for the elderly, financial assistance and general sharing of tasks. And the assistance flows in both directions — from young to old, from old to young. Families that have this type of culture are more likely to demonstrate strong grandparent-grandchild bonds than families in which individuality and independence top the list of values. Such families also adopt practices that keep extended families close.

December 7, 2021 | 6:33 pm