NRN : Trend Bites : The New Millennial Grandparent/Grandchild Relationship [Issue 10; October, 2008]

Trendbites Home [what is this?]	The New Millennial Grandparent/Grandchild Relationship [Issue 10; October, 2008] Attracted to common values with their grandparents and building on their close relationship with their Boomer parents, 20-something Millennials are pairing up with grandparents for companionship (hiving) and connection in ways that benefit both generations. Many Millennials are choosing to room with a grandparent before going on their own in today's tough job market or incurring huge debt while learning from the Greatest Generation. Their elders are able to keep tabs and stay young with the youngest generation. [Iconoculture.com] Blogs between grandchild and grandparent such as FeedMeBubbe.com are examples of tightening family bonds and transcending tradition – two mutually shared benefits. [Iconoculture.com]
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Attracted to common values with their grandparents and building on their close relationship with their Boomer parents, 20-something Millennials are pairing up with grandparents for companionship (hiving) and connection in ways that benefit both generations.