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ALBANY, N.Y. -- The push is on at both the state and national levels to reopen schools, but will it be done in a way that ensures all families, including multigenerational households, stay safe. There are more than 300,000 multigenerational households in New York. ...
RICHMOND, Va. - As Virginia schools plan to reopen their doors again on Monday, changes from virtual learning during the pandemic have raised concerns about the challenges faced by multigenerational families and grand-families. More than 180,000 grandparents, often in high-risk age groups for COVID infection, are living with their grandchildren in the Commonwealth, according to U.S. ...
For some, moving in with relatives during the pandemic has been a necessity. For many, though, living with extended family is a choice. The rise in multigenerational households that began in the 1980s shows no sign of stopping. There are practical advantages, of course. For 26-year-old Lindsay Brooks, living rent-free with her mom allowed her to pay off her student loans “10 times faster,” she says. Now, however, Ms. Brooks is thinking about moving out. “It definitely has been worth it,” she says. “But I think it’s important for people to set a timeline and not get caught down th...
For some, moving in with relatives during the pandemic has been a necessity. For many, though, living with extended family is a choice. The rise in multigenerational households that began in the 1980s shows no sign of stopping. There are practical advantages, of course. For 26-year-old Lindsay Brooks, living rent-free with her mom allowed her to pay off her student loans “10 times faster,” she says. Now, however, Ms. Brooks is thinking about moving out. “It definitely has been worth it,” she says. “But I think it’s important for people to set a timeline and not get caught down th...