theepochtimes.com/
2026-08-22
If you want to have a successful family, don't neglect the dimension of the extended family, experts say.
"The notion of an independent, self-contained nuclear family is supported by neither social science nor the Judeo-Christian tradition," writes professor and researcher Anthony B. Bradley.
He argues that networks of extended family members, particularly grandparents, provide a crucial bulwark for the family and child-raising. This quotation comes from a recent article on his Substack in which he outlines the numerous and surprising benefits for families when they live near the maternal grandmother. Basing his conclusion on numerous scientific studies, Bradley said he sees close proximity to a maternal grandmother as even more important for family success than a high-paying career.