Why Don't Boomers Want to Grandparent?
Summary
Many parents today feel their own parents, the baby boomer generation, are less involved as grandparents than in the past. Experts say this may be due to changes in work, retirement, financial situations, and different expectations about grandparenting.Key Facts
- Some parents expect close help from grandparents, like in past generations, but find less support.
- Grandparents may have less free time due to longer work hours and delayed retirement.
- The rising cost of living affects grandparents' financial security and ability to help.
- Family roles and expectations about grandparenting have changed between generations.
- Millennial parents often feel grandparents do not meet their hopes for involvement.
- Experts emphasize grandparents are not unpaid babysitters but can have a meaningful role.
- Both generations may have different ideas about how much time and help is appropriate.
- These changes can create tension and hurt relationships between parents and grandparents.
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