With adults moving back in with parents, aging parents moving in with their children, and the whole spectrum between, multi-generational living is a common situation. Though tight-quartered places such as Tokyo have known these living accommodations for decades (centuries, even), the concept can still be foreign to American households. The main question that arises is: how to live together without driving each other crazy? More appropriately, how to create spaces for privacy and different needs within one dwelling? On Brookfield Now , David Amoroso gives key tips for successfully living together: 24-hour access for each party without disturbing the other party Space to park every car Separate kitchen space , if the addition meets zoning requirements Private porch or patio for private outdoor time Private accessible bathroom In Joyce Wadler’s 2009 New York Times article “ Caught In the Safety Net ,” family therapist Donna Wilburn suggests considering the living arrangements as a roommate set-up rather than generations piled on top of each other in one space. Ultimately, uniting and collaborating while keeping independence and respecting individual family structur e allows for success in a living situation—a situation that Census Bureau polls report is becoming increasingly common. Crazy Lady Photo: BrandEntity Please bookmark and share
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Multi-Generational Living: In-Law Units Done Well