Definition:

The term "boomerang parents" refers to parents who go to live with one of their children and that child's family, creating a multigenerational household. It's derived from the term “boomerang kids” or “boomerang generation,” referring to adult children who return home to live with parents. "Boomerang parents” are usually grandparents who choose to live with their children for reasons of health or finances.

Sometimes they move in to help their children with child care or other tasks. The term is usually used in a somewhat ironic or humorous fashion.

Also Known As: multigenerational housing, multigenerational living, multigenerational homes, multigenerational households, multi-family housing