Grandparents: The Unsung Caregivers Bridging Family Gaps Out of Love—and Necessity
As economic pressures mount and the cracks in formal childcare systems widen, a new wave of research and firsthand testimony draws attention to a silent but critical force sustaining families across generations—grandparents acting as unpaid caregivers. Recent reflections published in The Guardian highlight the dual drivers of love and necessity behind this trend, with grandparents stepping in not only to enrich their grandchildren’s lives, but simply to help families keep pace with work and rising living costs The Guardian.