Ann Buchanan takes a close look at the role played by grandparents, who often don’t feature in sociological discussions of the family. One of the effects of an ageing population is that an increasing number of families consist of at least three generations. While some recognition has been given to the role played by grandmothers, particularly in matters of childcare, the research discussed here also looked at the equally important, though different, role played by grandfathers. This article, with its international focus, will be of particular help to the topic of ‘Families and households’, and will enable a wider discussion of family roles in contemporary society.
grandparents, ageing population, beanpole families
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