b'ChildcareMany people provide care for grandchildren and great grandchildren. Women who are working sometimes retire in order to be able to care for a new grandchild.52 Caring for grandchildren is a source of joy for many. Grandparents who stop caring for their grandchildren often experience less positive emotions.538%increase 23%of grandparents spentin chances of retiring for working100+ hours caring for grand or great- women who become grandmothers grandchildren in the past two yearsSource: HRS, 2018Social SupportHow we perceive and what we feel about our relationships is called social support. Other aspects of social connections include the size of our social network and how much and in what ways we stay in touch. With information on these relationships, HRS can show how they can change as we age.Positive vs. NegativePositive support includes how much people feel their children, friends, and other family understand their feelings; how much they can rely on them; and how much they can open up to them. Negative social support is things like feeling people are too demanding, critical, or get on your nerves. In relationships with their children, HRS participants report more positive and less negative support as they grow older.54Perceived Social Support from ChildrenNegative SupportPositive SupportAmount of Support Amount of Support50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-74 75-59 80-84 85+ 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-74 75-59 80-84 85+Source: HRS, 201824'