advantages and disadvantages of having 3 or more generations of family living together in one house? I consider there are both advantages and disadvantages of living together with parents and children. It's very good for grandparents, because they spend more time with their grandsons and it's a great pleasure for them. Their chilren take care of them and help them about the house. At the same time grandparents can look after litter babies while parents are busy. It's much easier to make serious decisions if you discuss all together. In addition you have a good time every evening at the supper when everyone comes home from work or school. Each member of the family has something interesting to tell others. A good friendly atmosphere, tasty food, jokes and smiles and so on - what can be better? But there can be just the opposite situation. If you don't get along with your husband's parents, your life will be destroyed. You'll feel uncomfortable at home and your mood will be every single day spoiled. If your accomodation is small, you don't have your one room or just a corner, you'll have a phycological discomfort. When you are tired after work and want to spend some time in silence, you can't do that. Your children are playing computer games, your husband is watching TV, your mother is talking by the phone and everything is in the same place. The problem is that not every young couple have a possibility to buy a new flat, or just to rent their own one. The role of government is very important here. There should be several social programs provided to support young families,