Geography
The Impact of Urbanization on Kinship Ties and Intergenerational Support
Quick fact
In urban settings, intergenerational co-residence (living with elderly parents or adult children) is significantly lower than in rural areas, and the frequency of face-to-face contact between generations drops sharply, often replaced by phone calls and periodic visits.
Why this is interesting
You've likely heard that 'it takes a village' to raise a child—but what happens when the village becomes a metropolis? Moving to a city changes not just where we live, but who we can count on for help.