So it’s no wonder then that grandparents are increasingly stepping in to help look after their grandkids. Should grandparents get paid to look after their grandkids? If grandparents are being left out of pocket, and are contributing a significant amount of time looking after their grandkids, it begs the question of: shouldn’t they be getting paid? An analysis by Purebaby.com.au suggests two in five people (42%) believe it’s a grandparent’s unpaid duty, while 15% think grandparents should be paid and 43% said it depends on context, such as how often grandparents provide care or whether it replaces formal childcare. Do you know about grandparents’ childcare credit?

Source: Huffington Post January 17, 2026 07:12 UTC