Is Multigenerational Living the Future? You're Asking! 

As my grandmother instructed me..." If you can't do what you like to do, learn to like what you have to do!" 😊

My 27 year old daughter just moved home and my 22 year old son lives here. She’s here to pay off a couple of debts and save up. He’s here to keep working his way through school and avoid debt. Neither of them can afford to live comfortably w/o a roommate and they figure if they need roommates it might as well be the family. We’ll make it through together.

I sold my home in Florida, moved in with my daughter's family and paid off the mortgage on their house. I buy groceries, cook and can as my household contribution.

My grandson and I are roommates. My son died and I raised my grandson who is now 21 and he has no intention of leaving. He's been with me for 14 years. We are happy and share all chores. He tells me he has to keep an eye on me 😂 (I'm going to be 70)

Four generations in my house is what we have. My 80 year old mom, myself 55, my oldest daughter 35, my youngest and two grandkids. Have been doing this for two years. Not easy but it’s doable. It’s financially easier and we are able to homeschool the kids.

If the economy crashed, I fully expect my mom to move in with me. I already have a room set up for her.

My 53 year old son lives with me and I wouldn't want it any other way. For us to each pay for the expense of a home would be stupid. We have been preparing together for the past 7 years and it's a huge comfort to me knowing he's here to share my burdens. ❤

Am 81 and now living with my daughter and son In law for a few months. Widow and couldn't take care of the family home. Blessed to be here.

The governor of MI just requested that residents in MI take into thier homes some of the Newcomers. I just wonder how many migrants she plans to have move into the governors mansion?

My mom is moving in with us we're building a mother-in-law sweet off of the house... We sold everything and moved out to East Tennessee, with a dream and a prayer 🙏🏼✝️ and God has been so good to us these last two years thank you Jesus Christ 🙌🏼✝️

I am blessed to already live in a multigenerational household. Four Generations to be exact. Four of our six children live on our property. Four of our five grandchildren live on our property. My mother is with us, also. I wouldn't change it. Except I would love to have our other children and grandson living here. We are blessed to be able to have the capacity to take in and feed any family that needs it. God is good.

I live with my daughter and son in law and children. We converted the garage into a studio apartment. I care for the children and do the household chores. It works for us.

When me and my husband built our house 5 years ago we built it big enough for our kids and grandkids and it's on 5 acres for gardens, trees , bushes, animals etc.

Most asian cultures already have multi generation households. We are already READY.😊

You got my number one item that is happening at my homestead next month. Our oldest adult daughter (51) had a bad divorce and is coming to live with us and we will be paying her as the replacement of our farm hand. We raise chickens and rabbits and needed to get someone who would work at light labor to care for them. She can help here as well as get another job or go back to school locally to help pay her bills. My wife and I are in our early 70’s and could really use the help, as I am totally VA disabled. So the three are all looking at this in a positive light.

Because land prices are high where we live, we offered our son the option of building on our land. He took us up on it and has a small home that is paid off on the acreage. It has worked well for us and we’ve enjoyed being able to see our granddaughter, too.

I am 57 single female. 2 years ago I moved into the basement apartment on my aunt and uncle's 100 acre farm. It's a win win for all of us.

My 89 yr old mother and myself ( 63) have been living together for awhile now. I do almost everything. She insists on drying dishes and folding wash cloths. We are trying to make a plan for when things get worse.

My son has a camper in my yard..we split the utilities..and he does all the outside work. So thankful he have him here with me.

I had to leave my Farm in the Western NC Mountains to Florida and care for my elderly parents. Thankfully I own both places without a loan. My plan was to have them move to North Carolina, but due to dementia, that became impossible. I bought enough land many years ago to build enough for each of my kids, and their spouses to live on, but surprisingly, THEY have each bought their own homesteads. Once my folks are gone, I'll be moving back to the farm with my best friend whose husband is dying of cancer. I lost my husband 3yrs ago to the same thing, and we are a good team. Being 65, with a bad back from farming since childhood, I'm not able to do it all, so our plans are set, and we will do what we can to live out our lives in Peace.

Yes. I am a Realtor in Florida and I lease properties along with sales. I am 100% seeing multi-generational families renting to save.

The guest room is ready for my 88 year old godmother. In every conversation I let her know she is welcome, wanted and where she can age in a loving home.

Yes it is! My family has lived like this since I was 15. I’m a nurse and I’ve been caring for friends and family in our home for 40 years. I love living with the wisdom of my elders.

I’ve got my grown children and 2 grandkids living with us now. Sometimes it’s hard, I need to take it day by day. I’m responsible for food shopping and cooking, most of cleaning of kitchen and my space. Others in the family do their own cleaning and laundry. I do enjoy it to a point and it’s hard to find “me” time. Trusting God he can help me with that… there are some stressful days. I rely on God a lot! 🙏🙏🙏❤️

I moved into my mother and fathers house, when my father was diagnosed with cancer. He could no longer care for my mother who had five strokes, and my weekly visits were not enough. So I moved in and cared for my mother through hospice and I still care for my father, I also co=parent my grandchild with my ex; I guess we are called the sandwich generation. It is my responsibility to care for my family, so I look at it as a blessing. It is not always easy but like others have said here, it is doable. God Bless Stay Safe

I can barely stand living with myself much less anyone else!😅

I live with my mother. She has a plethora of health problems and her disability only goes so far. The place i was renting for my son and i, was sold to another company and the rent jumped from 450 to 1050. For a one bedroom duplex I might add. This was before they even made the first renovation that they promised when they took over. So now i split all the bills down the middle with my mother and she helps me keep an eye on my son while i work the oddball shifts for over time. He is loving having his granny's full attention and he is company for her as she has lived alone since my father had passed. Lol. I do all the cooking while she handles the laundry. (Yes, i am one of those women that despises laundry. Lol). Im just grateful the house is paid off. We are noticing that several of our elderly neighbors have extra house guests now.

Our disabled son lives with us for years. He works 3hours a day and he also will help other people.

We've been multi-generational living for more than 20 years! It has been a blessing as my parents have aged!

My parents lived with my grandparents until Grandpa gave them the adjoining lot to build a house on. As a kid. It was wonderful having my grandparents right next door.

I currently have my 34 year old son living with me. He pays rent, works ft, makes decent money but rent is so expensive for a 1 or 2 bedroom apartment. We have the room, and he's a good roommate. We also have a cabin on the property where someone else could live with access to the plumbing at the main house.

In my opinion... multi generational living should NEVER have been relegated to past generations. It is the BEST way to live for children. I wish I had grandparents who I could have interacted with in our home. I gave that to my children pretty much until shortly before I divorced their father.

I grew up in a multi generational home. Great grandmother, great aunt, my mom and my 2 sisters and myself. It was normal to me. Learned a lot of good stuff from the greats. Cooking, canning, gardening and just life hacks. The stories I heard of buggy rides and farm chores was great. I miss it.

My daughter and I have discussed this. She, her husband, and my grandchild will be moving back in with my husband and I if things get bad. I'm doing all the gardening and canning, and she's sowing all the clothes. It's a wonderful plan. I think I may have watched too many episodes of The Waltons, however.

Patara's fast approaching 500,000 subscribers. It will be here shortly. That's so cool.

My Nanny is 96 and I loved living and growing up learning from her and my Pappy. Gardening, bird watching (learning their type), country cooking and canning! Miss those days so!! Now it’s my turn as a Nana.

No room in our home , been trying to get daughter to get something to place on our property for… whenever. Hasn’t done so yet. We have a couple small cabins, but just shells. Used for storage right now. Insulated ready to go, but she’d not live in those. Not a million dollar home. She’ll learn hard way. Been looking for right people/person to live on property and help out as we’re both aging and health issues. God will provide when time is right. Please pray though.

Just bought a four bedroom farmhouse. We are ready!

When we were stationed in Hawaii in the USMC we would often walk at night through the neighborhoods around the base and where we lived off base. You would always see three generations interacting with each other at their homes and it often made me think of how it was when my parents were first married. Grandma and grandpa took care of the grandkids, mom and dad worked and things were so much more simple then. This was 40 years ago! I think that it is a wonderful way to live and to keep families closer!

My Grandmother lived with us until she passed in 1963. It was wonderful for everyone. Telling my age! Lol

We began doing this in 2022. We rent part of the house our child and their family rent and get the benefit of interacting with darling grandchildren daily and have the security of stronger younger folks close by in the event we seniors have an issue. It works great. We can help young parents with all the many needs and we have security. No more shoveling snow or heavy lifting. We have a very good arrangement and respect each other's boundaries. Family counsels work out any differences in a calm respectful manner. Not everyone can do this but it's working well for our "tribe".

Hi Patera.....I took in my cousins son about a year and a half ago...he had no where else to go...he's a recovering addict...he's doing well.., he had one setback but we helped him get back on track...he'll probably be with us for awhile because of the cost of living...if you're able to, we all need to help each other when others are in need, it's the right thing to do❤....thanx for all your great info! God Bless! ❤❤❤

There was a time in this great country we took care of our family, and especially our elders. Sad that is not the norm anymore.

I think these tiny homes are great for extra living too and can fit on most properties, it’s no shame and the way things are going, I think it would be a great option! Garages turned into apartments are another option in a pinch, people would be amazed how creative you can get when you have to.

One of my friends lives on a family compound. If a multigenerational home does not sound right, then maybe a compound. Circle the wagons!

We moved to a farm a year ago - and my wife & I are living in a 3-room apartment above the garage, while my son & his wife & child live in the main house. We've got 9 acres, fenced & cross-fenced, with sheep / cattle shelters and water run to all the paddocks, plus a barn, chicken-coop, raised-bed garden plots, etc. We've added 30 chickens, 3 cows, 5 sheep, 2 livestock guardian dogs, and a barn cat. We are SO BLESSED!

☘ Ireland: I'd welcome mine back - squabbles and all - as long as we are working together in the same direction .☘

I went back home in the Appalachians and bought 32 acres to develop. My grown children never left the mountains, my daughter has a small farm across the river from me. I have one cabin complete and I'm starting on the second this summer. I have spoken to many who are forming small communities. I have already started bartering with the local farms, we all have something to offer.

We have a three generation family compound homestead here in Oregon. I have converted two of the outbuildings into comfortable dwellings but they are still legally outbuildings. I and my partner live in the "legal" residence so we all have our privacy. We all contribute financially and work together to keep the homestead functioning. The arrangement is working well.

Thanks Patara. From what I see with my own eyes here in Central PA, the trend of multigenerational homes is well underway and increasing rapidly. What most people do not realize is that prior to the 1950s this was quite common. Economic necessity will dictate this for many families, especially for elderly relatives.

I grew up in New England and there where many multi generations living together and it was a great way to live together and help each other but still have your space . Grandparents first floor , mom and dad and young kids 2nd floor and 3rd floor (smallest) was the oldest child with new spouse saving for their first home.

We have multi-generational living here and I fully expect more family to be living with us in the future. It may even include extended family and friends who are like family.

I received 2 boxes of canned sausage from Amazon I didn’t order. I called them & asked them to pick it up. They told me to throw it away. Anyone on their right mind is not going to throw food away especially right now. Beings I’m very well prepared & prepped, I decided to take much of it to the blessing box. Hopefully someone that needs it will get it. We also purchased an air mattress. Just in case. We just don’t know & it’s definitely better to prepare for that. Thank you again Patara! ♥️

When we were looking to downsize our 5 bedroom house, we came into possession of a single wide mobile home. Thankfully, we sat on both properties long enough to now decide we will be putting the mobile home on the house property just in case our kids came back home. For once procrastination worked out for us!!

We currently have 10 of us here. Mostly family. They have a travel trailer, etc. They have their own foods, kick in for utilities and such. It works when it counts ❤

The exact same thing happened during the Great Depression. That's what family is about-family come home in BAD times.

I would love multi-generational living! I believe our elders are the keepers of wisdom and happiness is found in community.

Have mother in law and a single brother in law already. I watched nearby online auctions and bought a whole closet full of linens for cheap. The extra sheets would make extra bandages for wounds if nothing else.

My mother has lived with me for 26 years. I wouldn’t want it any other way. My only child and his family are always welcome.

My children and grandchildren live with me. In no way is it easy but we make it work.

I asking God to help me prepare a place for my children and grandchildren. God says he will equip you for every good work according to His will. It is His will that we care for our own.

We have 4 generations in house

My mom lived with me for several years before she passed in 2022. I enjoy the concept of multigenerational households if there are enough rooms. In future, I feel like one or more of my aunts may need to move in with me. All generations and all people have something that they can contribute to family wellbeing, there is a treasure trove of information in people.

We have grandma, My hubby, myself my 12 yr old and my 28 yr old daughter living here. That's just the humans. 😂 God bless you all 💕😇

We have 12 kids and two grands so far and 8 are still at home. We are also foster parents so we are used to having a full house. We also have two other family homes on our road so we are generational living already.

I got my sisters comming to visit me in auburn ga. I have an acre 4 BED HOME. The middle sister will be doing a recon i am sure. just me and my wife and eight cats and catio and raised beds of course. fruit trees, black walnut trees as well, so thank you for your faithful word today sister. KEEP THE FAITH.

I have been suggesting this to my in-laws for a couple years. They keep downsizing and moving from one place to another because they do not have the money they used to have. They keep saying no but the last time I brought it up a few days ago they didn’t respond. I think they are coming to the conclusion it might be their best option.

My house is full. I have 4 generations In my house. My daughter and her husband. My grandson and his 8 year old son. So that's 4 generations. It helps with the bills. We have are times but it's working.

We bought the house across the street for my in-laws. Best of both worlds.

As a parent, the best inheritance you can give to your children is education AND a roof to live under. I have four children so I want them to have at least a little kind or feel of security.

Already have 3 generations in the house now and expecting my daughter and grandson to move in by the end of the month. If more want to come there will be a spot to put a pallet of quilts somewhere.

I'm actually thinking of selling my Jeep Wrangler because my insurance and taxes are continually going up... would sell my home for a smaller place, my insurance and taxes on that has increased quite a bit over the 3 years since moving here, but home inventory is almost non-existent here, anything halfway descent and almost affordable is sold within a day or two of being posted. And also, risen interest rates in home mortgages have slowed people selling homes. With everything else, especially food, on the rise, as a 73 yr old widow on a fixed income, it's becoming more & more difficult to keep up with all the issues and expenses that come with owning a home. And I really wonder how most people are making it. Times are scary and becoming moreso!!! And, for sure, that will continue to increase👹

This is exactly the situation we are in,... currently preparing for family to come live with us next month.

That's how I am prepping.Beds,sheets ect. If my girls return to MO.Moms ready!

My husband, oldest daughter and her husband, my son, and two daughters, all adults are living inside a 1400 sq ft home. It is so expensive to live these days and we choose to make it work.

Our two youngest daughters finished with their "Master Degrees" and cannot find work, moved back in and there has been major adjustments, but we are making it work. More and more good days far surpass bad days.

My in-laws live beside of us, my sis in law and her husband across the driveway, on 140 acres. My mom and sister, as well as nephew, will be here soon.

We already practice multigenerational living. My office closed in PA in 2016, my son and I moved to MS and rented a place together.. 8 years have flown by!

I totally am all for multigenerational housing. My husband died 2020 my adult children still live with me. I am disabled, and would not be able to live on my own. However, my husband‘s brother is A high functioning autistic mental age 9 and my husband was his only sibling. so eventually me and my daughters I will have his brother right now. His mother is still alive but if she gets too bad, ( has survived stage four cancer twice, And it’s a miracle she still with us praise God )we’re just gonna all move in with her. she has a huge house so it won’t be a problem and it’s paid for so no big deal. and we will all three have our own rooms and the house has four bathrooms. And on 2 acres of land that I can actually do a small garden. 😊

Canned 7 quarts of venison today, have a 2nd round of raw burger in the freeze dryer and I’m working on canning 4 half gallon jars of meatballs at 9:00 right now. Let’s just call the balls a freeze dryer fail that I’m salvaging by canning them 😂🧡 Lorie😊

Already doing it. My husband and I bought a home with our 28 yr old daughter. She has been out living and supporting herself. But. We all know how hard it can be as a young single to get ahead etc. Not the only reason we did it but was one consideration. Another was proximity. Hard to work together and plan when living in different places. Been 2 years and we're loving it

My sister and I inherited our folks home. She inherited her 4 yr old granddaughter! And then her son came to live with us. He can’t live on his own. It seems to work for us. We all split the bills and we all help stock.

I have a daughter and a grandson.. that have lived with us for years.. it takes working together... And alot of praying.. love you❤

It would be difficult to live with dishonest folks.

My father was from Harlan ky you better stick with your family and your clan my mom left me the house and my brother makes good money we stick together he lives with me and it makes me feel safe he is big smart a tough just like his great grandfather who was the lo sheriff of Harlan back in the day we don't tell anybody what we are thinking outside of the family period!

TOTALLY AGREE. I currently care for (3) young grands and husband w/disability. I have taught our family to circle the wagons/batten down the hatches and prepare with the understanding that every room in our home can house our family members.

Ugh..this rain... I bought a small cottage last year with a mobile home on it. Everything was a rental..several people have stopped and asked if it was for rent... I have no desire to be a landlord..especially with all the cleaning up I have had to do because of other people. However if my family needs a place I have no problem and am beginning to buy new pipes, have that moment arrive!!! Love the like mindedness of people like us!!! Love your channel and thoughts!!!

I grew up in a multigenerational home and I can't recommend highly enough. A tip? Make personal spaces for them. 😊

I am 79, and years back, I had a mini-farm. I so enjoy your videos. I live in South Central KY. We have a program for seniors, 65 and over, with low income. On the 1st Tuesday of each month, we pick up a Senior Box. We always get cheese, but other than that, we never know what might be in the box. Anything that I can not use due to dietary restrictions, I take to one of the Blessing Boxes or give to a couple of neighbors in my complex who are in need. I am blessed to have been able to put some food aside, but I still want to be able to help those who truly need it. I saw your videos about taking from the Blessing Boxes. I will not make a judgment call on if those people were in true need. That is between them and God. My mother always said not to be afraid to give to those in need, as God would provide someone to help you when you are in need. Continue making these wonderful videos. God bless you and your family.

I’ve got most of my immediate family that live with me. I’ve got 10 people who live with me for various reasons. Honestly it’s been a blessing to have so much support. We get along well and coparent all of the kids. My family has always been tight knit and people always told me that my family is weird because of it.

I visited the Bishops warehouse in Knoxville today and mentioned "Patara" to them. Behind me another couple came and also mentioned Patara. Picked up 2 cases and sev single cans of freeze dried food. Thankyou for the info!!

Yes, very much on my mind. I continue to declutter in preparation for my daughter to move home when she loses her job as companies continue to collapse.

Our property is home to four generations. My grandmother in a trailer on the property, my mom, dad, and little sister in the upstairs level of the home, and myself and my three teens in the lower level of the home. We all help each other. The tips that help us are: Respect each other, don't be afraid to ask for help with something, be a help to others as much as possible, go for a walk or bike ride outside if you get overwhelmed.

We have 3 generations with us right now. Our youngest daughter and 2 granddaughters are living with us. In the meantime I'm putting together blessings boxes together for the rest of our kids and their families

Hi my friend I have been listening and watching you on my husband's site. Decided to get my own. My daughter has been on your site for years. I love what you say and do you talk from your heart girl if everyone was like you what better world we would have. It's so sad what is happening today I was born in 1951 lots of changes . God loves you and so do I .

I have 3 generations living in our home. My husband, & myself, 2 daughters, & one granddaughter.

Multigenerational living already. Have been for about ten years. Daughter cannot afford to live out on her own. So much for a college “education!”

We have lived this way ever since I have been out on my own. However we moved to the country and out of the city a few years ago. But we have it set up for family to be able to move in with us at any time. A friend is wanting to get out of dodge. She is seeing ppl being bused where she lives. She is trying to get things in order to move in with us.

none of my family has specifically said they need to come home but they are in situations that may require them to come home and I have made ways to accommodate 20 people if necessary.

It's normal for my culture. My kids know they can always come home. My youngest isn't leaving, lol. I don't mind.