A Special Happy New Year to the Family National Guard
Since 1980, a growing share of unmarried adults have been living in their parents’ homes according to census data.
“Older parents are playing a much greater role than was the case a few decades ago,” said Mr. Cherlin, who calls grandparents a “family national guard.”
“In recent years, more grandparents have been called up for active duty.
They are glad to help, but some are looking forward to the day when they can go back into the reserves.”
Well, the middle east wars have taught us what being in the "reserves" means!!
Good luck, Grandpa and Grandma. You may have more than one tour of duty!
“In recent years, more grandparents have been called up for active duty.
They are glad to help, but some are looking forward to the day when they can go back into the reserves.”
Well, the middle east wars have taught us what being in the "reserves" means!!
Good luck, Grandpa and Grandma. You may have more than one tour of duty!
Supporting adult children can mean physical, emotional, and financial strains, especially for older Americans who’ve stepped in and taken over parental duties for an absentee adult.
Being old does not mean being unimportant. Even if we are poor as we age, we are usually giving of ourselves to those around us until it's over.
And it ain't over yet, baby!
No wonder as a critical care nurse I saw so many teenagers and young adults sobbing over their dying grandparents. I was so impressed that the dying of the aged could be so traumatic to the young.
100things.com.au
It ain't over yet, baby!
We, the aged, are important.
radio.cz
So take care of yourself!
And it ain't over yet, baby!
No wonder as a critical care nurse I saw so many teenagers and young adults sobbing over their dying grandparents. I was so impressed that the dying of the aged could be so traumatic to the young.
It ain't over yet, baby!
We, the aged, are important.
So take care of yourself!
Some of this post, but not all, came from the following:
http://blogs.wsj.com/economics/2013/11/18/parents-serving-as-emergency-support-for-adult-kids/
Happy New Year,
Riverwatch
