I had good parents but comunication level was not as good. I observe them as "grandparents" now, and smile, because they have so much love to give and tollerate anything that comes from their grandkids!!!
2007-04-27 23:16:18 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
When you don't have to deal with a child, 24 hours a day, it's much easier to be permissive and loving. You aren't dealing with the consequences of it, or the really rough times (bedtime, dinner, homework, etc.)
I do agree that my parents (especially my father) were much better grandparents.
2007-04-27 23:58:34 · answer #1 · answered by Kaia 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My parents are like that. Not that they weren't brilliant parents when I was growing up. They were awesome. But they do seem to be a lot more tolerant of my kids little misgivings than they ever were with mine. Maybe something to do with them being able to give them back at the end of the day! Whatever the reason, there's nothing more I love than watching my Dad degenerating into a five year old whenever the kids are around him. It's sometimes hard to tell which out of the three of them is the most mature!
2007-04-27 23:27:15 · answer #2 · answered by Tish P 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh, most definitely. When we finally have grandchildren, we've loosened up quite a bit, not only from old age, but experience. I can't wait until my daughter gets married and has children, as long as it's when she's at least 25. ;)
2007-04-27 23:33:38 · answer #3 · answered by VHagerty 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you know my mom when i was growing up was a really good mom . my dad die at a young age and my mom raise 4 kids by herself. she made sure we got everything in life. she work hard all her life to make sure we were ok but one thing my mom didnt show was affection. no hugging and kissing but when she became a grandma she gave out alot of hugs and kisses. i told my mom this she said she had time now to do this.
2007-04-27 23:32:18 · answer #4 · answered by joyce d 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes,but that is for a reason:they don't have to raise them:that is your job.
You will be more strict with your kids than your parents will be with them.
That's how the cookie crumbles
Sky
2007-04-27 23:20:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
oh yeah!!! my mom used to punish me for everything, now she puts up with it all and doesn't say a word.
My kids are too young to really be trouble, but my sister has a teenage son who has the sarcastic streak. he says things that I never would have gotten away with!
2007-04-28 00:04:31 · answer #6 · answered by amstaff 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but that't what grandparents do. Their child raising days are over.
2007-04-27 23:45:05 · answer #7 · answered by Cocoa 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree. My nephews and nieces get away with everything when my Mom's around
2007-04-27 23:24:21 · answer #8 · answered by Meeya 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes but that's because they don't have to stress as much about how they are brought up because they have trust in their children's ability to raise them.
2007-04-27 23:21:16 · answer #9 · answered by MJ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have not witnessed this personally, but i hear this is very true...i would imagine that the older we get..the more relaxed we get, and we can show more love..hmmmm
2007-04-27 23:20:04 · answer #10 · answered by cutegirlin_tn 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋