Retirement, if you plan well, is filled with leisure, time to do what you want when you want. That is why we call retirement the Golden Years. Retirees with grandchildren have the leisure to see them whenever they want. That changed, however, with the coronavirus pandemic. Early in the pandemic, health experts warned older adults to limit contact with children. No matter how much you love them, children are known for spreading germs. And older adults are at higher risk of dying from COVID-19. Now, as the pandemic continues, the situation is changing again for some retired senior citizens. In the United States, some grandparents are adding new activities in their Golden Years activities like checking schoolwork, supervising study time, and creating educational games. Why? For many families, school is also childcare for working parents. But most school buildings remain closed. Education is happening online and in the home. As a result, many families are struggling to find childcare. More grandparents are now being asked to not only watch their grandchildren but also supervise their online learning.

What is meant by the Golden Years?
Retirement
Youth
Vacation time
Infancy
What new activity are some grandparents currently doing in their Golden Years?
watching TV
reading
checking schoolwork
traveling
For many working parents, school is also childcare.
a source of income
childcare
vacation time
a place to sleep