We’re going to get back to the idea of extended families living under one roof. It’s an economic necessity.
I think having their grandmother and her friends around was great. My kids are not “afraid” of old people. They understand that the elders can be pretty fun people, just like their peers.
They have also seen us sacrifice to take care of our elders—and they see the impact of absent children trying to “feel good” about abandoning their parents (my siblings.).
I am pretty confident my elder years will be fine because I’ve modeled well for my kids.