Includes bibliographical references (pages 173-184).
Contents:
Introduction -- Chapter 1 When Your Life Gets Turned Upside Down -- Chapter 2 Our New Roles -- Chapter 3 Challenges of Raising Children Later in Life -- Chapter 4 Advantages of Raising Children Later in Life -- Chapter 5 Outcomes of Kids Raised by Grandparents -- Chapter 6 Why Grandfathers Matter -- Chapter 7 Healing Abused Kids -- Chapter 8 Parenting Your Grandchildren -- Chapter 9 Leaving a Spiritual Legacy -- Chapter 10 Disciplining Children -- Chapter 11 Dealing with Agencies -- Chapter 12 The Importance of Self-Care -- In Closing You're a Hero-Even if You Don't Feel Like One -- Acknowledgements Notes.
Summary:
Though there are myriad reasons for this-the death of a parent, drug addiction, abuse, or incarceration, to name a few-the effects are the same: Seniors who expected to spend their golden years relaxing or traveling are now seeing those dreams dashed. Those on limited incomes are feeling the strain and are frightened about their future. And the mental, spiritual, and physical exhaustion of caring for children two generations younger-aggravated by a technology gap-is overwhelmingly real. And yet, through their sacrificial service, these seniors are acting as kinsman-redeemers for their grandchildren-keeping them out of foster care and giving them hope for a successful life.
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