In the twenty-first century, grandparenthood is at the heart of the contemporary family, as well as the changes in the society. The profound changes experienced in the past 50 years have modified the manner in which several families organize to rear their children. Traditionally, grandparents served as short-term caregivers to their grandchildren, socializing agents and support sources. Nevertheless, half-century grandparents have increasingly drifted from their traditional roles as grandparents in the past and are now assuming the roles that are supposed to be taken up by the parents of the children. This new development of grandparenthood is attributed to Continue reading...