Purposeful Ramblings Through My Mind

I don't have proof. But I'm wondering, for the sake of further discussion, how this grandparent factor has evolved with industrialization. Most grandparents I know DON'T raise their grandkids. In fact, the general consensus seems to be a disdain for their wayward parents that need help raising their children rather than being willing to lend a helping hand. the baby boomers that are approaching retirement age seem more concerned with their retirement pleasures than with their grandkids. (none of this is documented, BTW, just observation of our community, my family and the social circles I travel in). Perhaps this is more of a regional thing and not a generalized progression of civilization? Clearly the concept you state is more probable in the greater global populace where materialism is more important than familial duties.