Title: Module 4 Introduction: (CU2 M4) Intergenerational Dynamics - Aging and Family
Course: SkillsCom HDFS 201 16.0 > Section: Credit Unit 2 Module 4 - Intergenerational Dynamics: Aging and Family

In this Module, you again focus on children and parents, but this time in the context of adult children and aging parents. You will address how old age has changed, such as, the higher standard of living many older people have compared to their counterparts 100 years ago and the fact that many of us live longer. As usual, you will see that there are differences in these elements depending on gender, race, and the socioeconomic statuses of previous years. You will also discuss the public family created through the rendering of mutual intergenerational assistance. And you will close with a discussion of how divorce and remarriage affect intergenerational ties in old age.

Module Outcomes:

- You will be able to define and explain dynamics in familial, intergenerational relationships.
- You will be able to explain how new family structures affect intergenerational relationships.
- You will be able to report demographics of grandparents raising grandchildren.