These multigenerational households have been called “shrinking households” or “missing households” by economists. But social scientists say it may be a lasting trend: these living arrangements are common among many ethnic groups, and it was typically how families lived decades ago, The New York Times notes.
I grew up in a multigenerational family household in Los Angeles then later in Anaheim when we moved from Los Angeles out here to Orange County. From those I talk to whom also currently live or have lived in a multigenerational household, there seems to be a common thread of once the home is setup that way and the family adjusts (if needed), it often stays that was as long as possible. Follow the link below for the complete article…