I just need opinions as I am a grandparent
2007-03-23 23:24:51 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
As we are all different I need proper opinions, not just hmmmmms etc.
2007-03-23 23:33:32 · update #1
if you had no grandparents then you would not be here.remember they love you and you should love them.They also bought you into this world.
2007-03-23 23:28:36 · answer #1 · answered by renee_29@yahoo.ca 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The importance of grandparents aren't over emphasized, but they are useful in any place, country and every situation, The grandparents are the persons who are wise, learn from their experience and can know how to handle things in situations, are knowledgeable, In countries like India, its the grandparents that do most of the work right from cooking to heating the water for the bath and well wishing and motivating the other family members their role is increasing day by day, The role is even bigger when at times they take care of ur career planning and developmental needs, Though many economists concur that a country should have more young people for the development, countries like Japan which have the highest level of aging population is doing very well and this is due to the experience and wisdom, They are getting used to the modern ways of learning things, However the importance is decling with more grandparents being sent to old age homes, from personal experience they are GRAND parents and indeed care for us in everyway possible and make life a thought provoking and meaningful journey
2007-03-24 03:51:03 · answer #2 · answered by Aditude 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am a grandad with 8 grandchildren. The oldest is now nearly 18 and the youngest is 8.I have lost count of the things we have done over the years for them and their parents,our children.When they were young it was baby sitting to give mum and dad a break,the enjoyment of buying birthday and Christmas presents, the trips out to the seaside and seeing the sheer wonderment of it all on their little faces. As they get older it's perhaps collecting them from school and looking after them till mum gets home. Going to school sports days to give them a cheer . Giving them encouragement in all they do,be it schoolwork or learning sports and always let them know that you are there for them .As they get even older they are not so dependent but they still like advice on various subjects.I think that the relationship between grandparents and grandchildren is a bit different to that between children and their parents. As grandparents are older the children may think they are wiser (not always true of course)and respect any advice or suggestions given to them. The underlying thing that holds this all together is deep unconditional love between the grandparents and the children. I think that sometimes a grandparent can influence a child's attitude or behaviour more than the parents can as the child does not like to upset grandma or grandad. However I wish you lots of joy and pleasure from being a grandparent, it can be very rewarding.
2007-03-23 23:57:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Be there soon after the birth if the grandchild is that of your daughter but not your son. Thereafter, if you live locally just have open house for them to call but don't get pulled into babysitting instead of getting on with your own social life.
Over the age of 8, grandparent can become the best friend of any grandchild, they often tell us problems they don't want to tell parents. They telephone to ask questions about homework and that will keep you on the ball as they progress towards GCSE! So what is the REAL use of grandparents - to love the children, not to spoil them, to keep a good distance from the family unless they ask you, don't expect to be included in everything. Your child now has their family - perhaps have the children to stay when both parents are working but make it fun not a chore. Just listen and love - they are a joy - but if we are any use, I really don't know. Netty
2007-03-23 23:37:55 · answer #4 · answered by Netty 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
They are selfless loving human beings to their grandchildren blessed in disguise by the mystic law of god always ready to take any difficult situations in hand and bring the family compatable in the current level with their expierience and certain level of wisdom without hurting the value of their family friends and relatives and for a grandchild now a days where the parents got time? They are unpaid housekeepers,cooks,babysitters,gardeners and many more things they are usually rewarded with T.shirts, some sweets.pocket money, birthday and anniversery celeberations and at times picnics by their children in India they also showered with certain amount of fixed timely love and hate according to the financial conditions. As a grandparent be tollerate do not poke your nose in their regular routine. Just do the best what ever is benificial for them and never ever expect anything from your children you be a companion and another child to your grand child and do no reveal your emotions and teach them the importance of prayers,family values,rigteousness in a polite manner and always be mobilised in some way!!! you will be leading a happy life I can bet on it.
2007-03-24 22:00:00 · answer #5 · answered by sweet papa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thank God for Grandparents! If a child is lucky to have one or more, he is blessed indeed!
A grandparent is there to provide unconditional love... a lap to sit in... an ear to whisper in... lips to kiss booboos... arms to hug a crying child... fingers to scratch smooth little backs... a person to spill your heart to when the world is cruel and Mom is too busy with that wretched new baby or dad is tired after a long day at work..
A grandparent is to spoil you... to sneak you a cookie when mom says no... to buy that pretty dress you really don't need... to go sit and watch interminable Little League games when Mom has to take that bratty sister to Ballet and Dad is out of town AGAIN..
A grandparent is a relief valve for a frustrated young mother who doesn't know HOW she will survive 2 children under 3 and a 'plus' on her EPT... a grandparent is who you can count on to take Jessica when she has chickenpox, so Jenny and Jeremy won't get it too... a grandparent is safe trusting arms that appear when they are least expected and most needed..
A grandparent's function... is to love.
2007-03-23 23:39:03 · answer #6 · answered by endorable 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I will be a grandparent for the first time this May and I am overjoyed. What I hope to do is bring more wisdom to my grandson as I have my own Son - it has taken many years to think like this and I expect it will be a whole different ball game for me to being Mum. So time, tenderness and loving will all be compiled into wisdom along with the other main one morals.
2007-03-24 05:11:05 · answer #7 · answered by deep in thought 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The main uses of grandparents seem to be for baby sitting duties and to embarass parents by telling the grandchildren stories about when their parents were young.
and of course they are loving family members.
2007-03-23 23:38:42 · answer #8 · answered by Mike 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If he's of a similar opinion and your state rules enable it, you need to have the ability to get his adoption archives unsealed, in case you paid sufficient. there's no longer a information superhighway internet site that properly-knownshows organic and organic moms and dads of adoptees. "actual" grandparents are people who made you cookies and advised you thoughts, no longer the greater youthful woman who, positively worried and on my own, gave him up for adoption, and the guy who have been given her pregnant then abandoned her. The polite term for them is "organic and organic".
2016-10-01 10:11:51 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Grand parents come in very handy especially when they need a shoulder or sympathy to cry on.Your children will now find out what its like to be on the other side.
2007-03-24 06:24:33 · answer #10 · answered by Ollie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The real use of grandparents is to share their experience stories, Get closer to them so that they help you in your problem, Give respect so that in return you get their love and affection
2007-03-23 23:44:43 · answer #11 · answered by sharjish 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋