The author reflects on the changing age at which people become great-grandparents, noting that their own lineage has seen a shift from having children young to waiting until later in life. They speculate on the implications of this trend, questioning what society may lose as the era of great-grandmothers comes to an end. The author points out that advancements in life expectancy over the years have likely influenced the prevalence of great-grandparents, with the current generation possibly experiencing the peak of this phenomenon. The author acknowledges the potential for further increases in longevity but suggests that fewer great-grandparents may be seen in the future.
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