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Grandparents - an intergenerational resource for families
— A UK perspective | | Author(s) | Andrew Dunning |
| Journal title | Journal of Intergenerational Relationships, 2006, vol 4, no 1, 2006 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis, Philadelphia, PA, 2006 |
| Pages | pp 127-136 |
| Source | http://www.tandfonline.com |
| Annotation | This paper briefly outlines the context and role of grandparents as an intergenerational resource for families in the UK. It is based upon a literature review and practical work being undertaken by the Beth Johnson Foundation with grandparents and partner organizations locally and nationally. The paper remarks upon the 'rediscovery' of grandparents in the research literature. The emergence of the beanpole family, the pivot generation, family breakdown and grandparents raising grandchildren, are highlighted as being significant demographic and social factors influencing the position of grandparents. The roles of grandparents are described in terms of practical, emotional and financial support given to families. Both positive and negative feelings of grandparents and their families towards these roles being undertaken are identified. Longstanding deficits in legislation, policy and provision to support grandparents are highlighted, along with some signs of progress being made, particularly in Wales. It concludes with four key messages on visibility, heterogeneity, strategy and the family. (KJ). |
| Accession Number | CPA-101125202 A |
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