Throughout the world, multi-generational living is commonplace. In any given home, you might find grandparents, parents, children, and grandchildren, all sharing the same space. While this may seem strange for families in the U.S., it’s starting to become more common. Why? There are a lot of advantages to keeping the family close together.

Why Do Relatives Stay in the Same Household?

1. Help Raising Young Children

As a parent, working with young children can be difficult. Child care and day care facilities are expensive and have limited hours that may not always fit with your work schedule. In a multi-generational living space, more people are available to help supervise children. Often, grandparents in the household can take over watching the children when they’re outside of school.

2. Save Money

It’s far more affordable to live together as a family than to pay for individual households. Older children save money on rent and utilities by living at home and contributing to the household’s total income. Grandparents can save their retirement funds and reduce their living expenses by sharing a house with their family. Working parents can save money on day care and babysitting. Together, everyone can save money on groceries and other household expenses because it’s easier to purchase those items in bulk. You might also be able to share vehicles and save on cable or streaming services, phone plans, and more.

3. Strengthen Relationships

Everyone needs a support system. When you live with relatives, you’ll be surrounded by loved ones who have your best interests at heart. This is better than relying on one person, such as a spouse, because one person can’t be available all the time. With family members nearby, you have more than one person to turn to when you need support.

If you want a house that’s big enough to accommodate your family, you might have trouble finding a pre-built home that’s already on the market. Homeworks Construction in Honolulu, HI, will help you design and build a house where everyone will be comfortable. They can also create additions onto your home if you want to remain in the same location. You can learn more about their services online, and call (808) 955-2777 to schedule a consultation today.