This is another interesting article I found on the Pew Research Center's website. I highly recommend you visit this website from time to time, as it has very interesting articles that follow trends in various themes such as economics, politics, education, foreign policy, etc.
This particular article talks about a recent trend that they attribute to the Great Recession. That is, that there is a growing trend of more than one generation of family living in one household. This can happen for several reasons, but there are certain cultural and economic trends that one must consider before making conclusions. Some cultures are more likely to live in a multigenerational household than others. Another factor is economics. People may live under one roof to save on rent or mortgage. This makes sense for some people as well, especially if grandparents are retired and available to provide childcare. This can be seen as a symbiotic relationship: the parents receive childcare from person(s) they trust. The grandparents may benefit from having a more affordable housing option (especially if they are on e fixed income), and they may be more likely to be connected with other people, so that they have more interaction with others. (a common problem for some elderly when they retire)
The economic factors are what this article focuses on. The Great Recession, as many people call it, may be a contributing factor to the growing incidence of multigenerational housing in the United States.
As always, click on the title at the top to follow the link to the article.
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