Living with family isn't a last resort anymore. It's the plan.

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The number of people living in multigenerational households in the US quadrupled between 1971 and 2021, according to Pew Research.

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Moving in with your parents used to feel like a setback. For these 5 families, it was a smart strategy.

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The number of people living in multigenerational households has quadrupled since 1971.

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My mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. My 9-year-old and I are learning how to care for her together.

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Lamia Scott with her son, Braxton, and mom, Marvia.

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Our son's family moved in with us a year ago. We were afraid of the toll it would take on our relationships, but it's only made them stronger.

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Moving in with family members can be challenging but rewarding.

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After my divorce, my kids and I moved in with my mom and stepdad. I couldn't be a single parent without their support.

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The author, shown with her sons, said that moving in with her mom and stepdad has changed their lives for the better.

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Hallways are disappearing from America's homes

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Many of America's newly built homes have fewer hallways.

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American homes just aren't what they used to be.

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