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Who takes care of the children? Answers from around the world

Updated: 2014-07-08 08:51 (chinadaily.com.cn)
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China: grandparents taking care of children is a tradition

It isn't considered unusual for grandparents in China to look after the houses of their children and even help raise their grandchildren, Younger couples often claim to shy away from hiring nannies due to the expensive costs. Plus many parents find the idea of grandparents taking on the role of caregivers a very comforting idea.

Who takes care of the children? Answers from around the world

It is a common scene in China, where elderly people play a major role in raising their grandchildren. [Photo/IC]

 

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