By
eHow Relationships & Family Editor
Difficulty: Moderately Challenging
Step1
Discuss living arrangements ahead of time. Clearly state your expectations, responsibilities and length of stay. Don't make assumptions.
Step2
Take the time to familiarize yourself with the other generation's preferences, such as in music. If you're young, learning about the kind of music your grandparents grew up with is a way to show respect and interest in them.
Step3
Show consideration. Older family members normally need more sleep. This means that you may need to turn down the music or television. If you're older, you may need to be more tolerant and remember when you were young.
Step4
Share your wealth of information and experience with the younger generations but allow them room for growth. Everyone learns through experience. If no one is being hurt, allow younger generation family members to learn from their own mistakes.
Step5
Address any issues promptly to maintain peace and family unity. Failure to do this will strain the relationship and eventually cause an explosion of repressed feelings.
Step6
Consider the possibility of renovating your home to make adequate accommodations. Some families have turned dens into bedrooms and closets into bathrooms. Implementing the persons' favorite color or decorations in their living quarters will make them feel at home and give them a sense of individuality.