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Grandparents push back against free babysitting demands
Original: grandparent
Grandparents across the US are increasingly refusing to serve as unpaid childcare providers for their adult children, and family experts are warning about the strain this places on relationships. Many older adults say they want retirement freedom rather than regular babysitting duties, while parents struggle with costly daycare. The debate has sparked widespread discussion about boundaries between generations.
Why now: Rising childcare costs and changing expectations around grandparents' roles are fueling an active debate about family boundaries.
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Evidence
- Grandparents Are Getting Fed Up With Being Their Adult Kids' Free Babysitters & Experts Are Sounding the Alarm · CafeMom.com
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