Grandparents in Modern Childcare

This chapter explores the shifting roles of grandparents as primary caregivers in today's society, highlighting the physical and emotional challenges they face due to aging. It discusses the conflict between traditional parenting beliefs and modern intensive parenting practices, as well as the pressures placed on grandparents. The conversation emphasizes the need for balance between supporting younger parents and recognizing the limitations and desires of older adults in their roles as caregivers.