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What is the primary reason that grandparents are raising grandchildren today?

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There is no one reason why grandparents are raising grandchildren today. Some of the more common causes include parental substance abuse, mental health issues, financial problems, divorce, teen parenting, death, military deployment, or a combination of factors.

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