There is an old family, like a treasure! But is "three generations of travel together" a good idea?

 8:41am, 16 June 2025

Laura Hinson and her husband took a 10-month-old daughter, her mother-in-law, her husband's brother and sister-in-law, and three children, as well as uncles and cousins. They had a total of 17 children. They went to Australia for three weeks on vacation and lived in a large house scheduled through Airbnb. The trip experience of this trip between the three generations was beyond her expectations.

Is "Three Generations of Traveling Together" a good idea?

"The best thing is that there are many adult relatives who can help take care of children at any time," said the millennial newcomer from Huadu to Yahoo. Life said, "No matter where you go, you can find a grandmother, uncle or baby to help you take your child so that parents can relax."

However, young couples travel with their parents and young children, they cannot be considered as having free nanny or chefs; this kind of travel arrangement has its benefits, but there are also many mines, which can even lead to disaster-stricken consequences. Melinda Blitzer, a clinical psychologist, said that three generations of peers can increase the family's closeness, or strengthen the relationship with the previous two generations, and replenish the cracks.

Brizer told millennial parents that "even if you are not very good at your relationship with your parents during your growth, you can cure your relationship with your parents by observing the interactions between ancestors and expressing your love for them."

Blizer said, "In fact, there is research to prove that grandparents and sons are often more positive and harmonious than they and their children because they no longer feel that responsibility is as important or that the tension is diluted." However, this situation is not suitable for individuals and families who have suffered from abuse or injury history.

With this being the case, Blizer warns that "some people spend time with their native families, especially adult children who are close to their parents, may experience 'degradation of some degree'." She explains: "It will be discovered that past relative patterns may no longer be applicable, and may make it more complicated when resolving tensions or conflicts or regulating your needs."

It is recommended to establish a common compliance principle before departure

Many professionals have stated that if you can establish some common principles before traveling, three generations of travel or a large family can actually bring fun and benefits to family members, such as:

1. Set practical expectations in advance

2. Don't be too hasty, keep time alone

3. Be brave to express your needs, but keep openness and communication, as well as some sense of humor