I'm 43 years old, married with kids, and living with my parents. Our living setup has helped all of us.
A 43-year-old mother shares her positive experience living in a multigenerational household with her parents for the past decade. She highlights the benefits of shared childcare, reduced costs, and stronger family bonds.
Why it matters
Multigenerational living is becoming an increasingly popular economic and social strategy for families facing high costs of living and childcare demands.
Our kids love our multigenerational home. Mary Fontana Almost 10 years ago, my husband and I bought a house and invited my parents to move in. At first, I was worried it would be an awkward adjustment — but the benefits outweigh the cons. The extra childcare has been life-giving, and we've been able to share resources and cut costs. I left home for college at age 17, then spent over a decade living several states away from my family. By my late 20s, I had built a life in San Francisco with my husband while my family was settled back in the Pacific Northwest. However, after four years in the Bay Area — with a 3-year-old and another baby on the way — we decided to move closer to family. A lot closer.
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