Grandparenting

Olivia Zhang, Bi Xinxue, Hao Jingya

University of Bolton

Not long after retirement, China's 1950's and 1960's generation often take on another job - looking after their grandchildren. To some degree, they have to give up their leisure time and often move across the country to live with their children and grandchildren. Our story documents middle-aged and elderly women, and their new life in Beijing.