More than half say their parent was close to their grandparents before they were born
Core finding
More than half of Americans (55%) agree that their parent was close with their own parents before they were born, including 16% who completely agree, according to an August 2025 Verasight survey.
About a fifth (21%) are neutral, and 24% disagree, including 7% who completely disagree.
Topline scale
More than half say their parent was close to their grandparents before they were born.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement? My parent was close with their parents before I was born.
n = 1,000 · Aug 13–18, 2025 · MoE ±3.1%
Methodology
Full methodology →| Mode | Verasight panel recruited via random address-based sampling, random person-to-person text messaging, and dynamic online targeting |
|---|---|
| Population | United States adults |
| Field dates | Aug 13–18, 2025 |
| Base (unweighted) | 1,000 |
| Margin of error | ±3.1% |
| Module | Verasight JSM Omnibus Survey |
| Sponsor | Verasight |
| Weight variable | weight |
| Weighting targets | age, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status |
Sources
- reports.verasight.io/r/jsm-2025
To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement? My parent was close with their parents before I was born.
Cite this question
Verasight JSM Omnibus Survey, fielded August 13-18, 2025, N=1,000 United States adults, +/- 3.1%.