Modern norms have instead left many parents effectively on their own, juggling full-time work with full-time childcare. If multigenerational living were normalized, the retired could help raise the kids while the working adults focus on providing. That setup allows for more quality time rather than burnout.

This isn’t anecdotal. I didn’t grow up in a household like that. But the research supports it:

1. Older adults living with younger generations experience less loneliness, better mental health, and even longer lifespans. 2. Multigenerational households are more financially resilient, less likely to live in poverty, and able to share housing, food, and caregiving costs. 3. Children benefit cognitively and emotionally from regular grandparent involvement. 4. Multigenerational setups enable parents to stay in the workforce while providing more consistent and affordable childcare. 5. Families in these homes report stronger relationships and better intergenerational understanding.

Of course there are challenges. Privacy, space, and generational conflict are real. But with today's social isolation, rising living costs, and aging demographics, we might want to normalize this kind of household again.

Maybe the future isn't just smarter cities or more automation, but rethinking how we live together.

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*Sources:*

1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9876343/ 2. https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2022/03/24/the-inc... 3. https://academic.oup.com/psychsocgerontology/article/75/6/12... 4. https://www.gu.org/app/uploads/2021/03/FamilyMatters2021.pdf 5. https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db255.pdf

However I am disappointed that when I provide a url it can not read the page. Given that this is a search engine I would expect it to be able to read any public URL I provide it. For example I attached a PDF of my resume and provided a link to a public job description and asked it to generate a cover letter tailored to my experience for this position. This is something I have done with easy success with ChatGPT GPT-4o, but Phind throws its hands up. :(

Remote: Open to remote or hybrid

Willing to relocate: No

Technologies: Python, Django, FastAPI, PostgreSQL

Résumé/CV: https://drive.google.com/file/d/13lFWbghYECCzY8QAEjXcC44RlPd...

Email: joshszep@gmail.com

Hey HN,

I’m a Staff Backend Engineer with 20+ years of experience, currently looking for my next opportunity. I specialize in Python, Django, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, and scalable system architecture. I’ve built and led the development of high-performance applications, mentored engineers, and leveraged AI-assisted development tools to accelerate workflows.

I’m particularly interested in startups or small companies where I can have a high impact, take ownership, and help build something great. I thrive in fast-moving environments and love solving complex problems at scale.

In the meantime we are loving the 'every issue can have sub-issues' and have customized the fields to our liking.

This is a tool with a lot of power. I can see a well-intentioned PM going crazy with it, but for our needs I was startled with how great it is.

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42242051

Points: 79

# Comments: 64

it's not even a fair comparison. Cursor is just so much better, especially comparing it's chat quality to GitHub Co-Pilot chat.

I really love Duolingo and wish it didn't get so much hate.