
Grandparents are finding today’s kids more ‘rude’ than ever before. We speak to family therapy experts who shares why they’ve got this wrong - and we wonder how many parents would agree.
Within the five types of grandparents identified by psychologists, most typically picture the fun older figure who plies their grandchildren with treats when parents aren't looking. Grandparents are also becoming an integral part of busy households - amid a cost of living crisis and busy parents needing to go out to earn - over half of grandparents look after children while parents work.