I was talking to my brother today, and he was off to babysit his only granddaughter. Every new parent knows how difficult it can raise kids and grandparents are great at helping to bear some of the load involved. They also have lots of experience raising kids. As a grandparent, I think it is important to take a moment every once in a while, to recognize us for all of our ama8. Mentoring and being role models.
They say it is important to lead by
example, and we often excel at this. Many of us are bastions of traditionalism
and are more than eager to share the importance of having good morals and
values.
9. Teaching children about style.
We like getting decked out in crazy
fashions during special occasions. Young people dress extremely casually.
Previous generations really knew how to get dolled up for a night out on the
town.
10. We offer a sense of stability.
The world is transforming rapidly.
However, we can be a steady rock. If a child’s parents are going through a
divorce or other traumatic event, kids can always rely on their us to show them
love and be there for them. We will always be their grandparents.
11. They care for your needs.
Children who visit us never go hungry at
Grandma. We how to look out for all their needs, for example, by keeping food
on your plate with love in their hearts. Many of us would give our
grandchildren the clothes off their backs if they needed them.
12. Grandparents know how to get involved.
According to a survey by AGA 72% of
grandparents “think being a grandparent is the single most important and
satisfying thing in their life.” That is almost 3 out of 4 grandparents! We
love to get involved in everything our grandkids are doing, from attending
sports games to baking cookies.
13. Living in the present.
Time is precious, we only get so much of
it during this life on Earth. We watched our kids grow up all too fast, so we
know how important it is to cherish the milestones of our grandkids as they
arrive. One day it is the their1st birthday and before you even realize it,
eighteen years have passed, and they are now full-grown adults. We can teach
our grandchildren to appreciate every beautiful moment.
14. They teach us.
While normally, it’s the other way around,
sometimes, we even get to teach them new things. However, they can teach us,
which provides another amazing way to strengthen our relationship. They can
help us learn about computers, smartphones, new cultural trends, or anything
really. It’s so humbling to understand that we can take guidance from our
grandchildren, who are a fraction of our age. Children are never afraid to
admit when they don’t understand something, nor should we be ashamed when we
don’t know.
15. Endless unconditional love.
Everyone needs love, and we offer it in
spades. The most amazing part is that there are no strings attached to our
love, either. It simply is. Just like normal parents, we love our grandchildren
completely and unconditionally. Unfortunately, many kids don’t realize just how
important their relationship is with their grandparents until it is too late.
Let’s all take a moment to thank our grandparents for all the love they have shown us over the years.
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