Grandparents Play a Bigger Role in Child-Rearing
The latest trend of grandparent involvement, reflected in census figures released Thursday, is now being driven also by the economy
2011-08-27
Hope Yen The Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) -- America is swiftly becoming a granny state. Less frail and more involved, today's grandparents are shunning retirement homes and stepping in more than ever to raise grandchildren while young adults struggle in the poor economy. Read the complete article
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