Contemporary Grandparenting

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Arthur Kornhaber - Foundation for Grandparenting, Sante Fe, Indian Law Institute

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Aging and Gerontology (Behavioral Science) (General)

February 1996 | 248 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc

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Contents

This engaging textbook synthesizes the current knowledge about how grandparents operate in the family and in society. Using a number of case studies, the book covers topics such as: the grandparent-grandchild bond; grandparent development; grandparent-parent relationships; normative and non-normative grandparenting activities; the variety of grandparenting activities according to race, gender and age; the relationship of grandparents to the community; clinical grandparenting; and the legal rights of grandparents.

Introduction

Cultural and Historical Variations

Research

Formation of Identity

Functionality

Roles

Effectivity

Family Diversity

Raising Grandchildren

Clinical Grandparenting

Legal Issues

Intergenerational Involvement

Afterword

Great-Grandparenthood

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