| Characteristic | Share of respondents |
|---|---|
| Holiday gifts (i.e., Christmas, Hanukah, Kwanzaa) | 95% |
| Birthday gifts | 95% |
| Because I enjoy buying things for grandchildren | 89% |
| To entertain or have fun with grandchildren | 82% |
| To help with educational expenses | 53% |
| To help with everyday living expenses | 37% |
| Because grandchildren ask for things | 28% |
| To help with medical or dental expenses | 23% |
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Release date
March 2012
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Region
United States
Survey time period
February 2011
Number of respondents
1,832 respondents
Age group
50 years and older
Special properties
Grandparents only
Method of interview
Telephone interview
Supplementary notes
Multiple answers were possible.
The source poses the question as follows. "Now I'm going to read you some reasons why some people might spend money on their grandchildren. Please tell me if this is a reason why you spend money on your grandchildren."
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