I was practically raised by my grandparents. But our parents had us in their 20s. Now most of my friends are starting to have kids in their late 30s early 40s. Most parents are well into their 70s or deceased.
My kid's paternal grandparents really step in but only because my child's father is much younger than I am, therefore his parents are in their 60's. LOL! But even still, I couldn't leave my kid with them until she was talking, independent and self sufficient.
Now, I look to peers to tag-team babysit. Most old people don't want the stress of little children. Shit, I don't want to watch my friends' kids unless they can go to the bathroom and eat on their own.
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