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Newman, Sally – Journal of Children in Contemporary Society, 1989
The intergenerational movement is seen as an appropriate counter to the breakdown of the extended family and the loss of shared responsibilities and functions. If grandparenthood is understood as a promotion from primary parenting, older adults can contribute invaluably to children's understanding of lifestage limitations and the importance of…
Descriptors: Children, Extended Family, Family Relationship, Grandparents
