Latest trend is now being driven by bad economy and graying U.S. population
WASHINGTON — America is swiftly becoming a granny state.
Less frail and more involved, today's grandparents are shunning retirement homes and stepping in more than ever to raise grandchildren while young adults struggle in the poor economy.
The newer grandparents are mainly baby boomers who are still working, with greater disposable income.
Now making up 1 in 4 adults, grandparents are growing at twice the rate of the overall population and sticking close to family — if their grandkids aren't already living with them.
My grandparents were a big factor in who I am today that is for sure. I was the apple of their eyeballs.
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