More Grandparents Becoming Parents Again

NBC reports:

Mom, dad, kids and a dog named Spot. The nuclear family structure that was typically portrayed in television shows of the 1950s and 1960s is not the reality of today. Families are sewn together by many different threads, and one specific familial setup -- grandparents raising grandchildren -- is one that is not only unique by definition, but also is susceptible to many unique challenges.

"The pattern of grandparents serving as the primary caregivers to children has been increasing steadily over the past decade," said Dr. George Stricker, professor of clinical psychology at Argosy University.

U.S. Census 2000 data indicated that 2.4 million grandparents are taking on primary responsibility for their grandchildren' basic needs. Many do it without the child's parent in the home.

This is a big trend.We see a little irony though,those with the most money are in the best position to raise children.The young are taxed to support the old, and the old have the disposable income to help the young.