The Impact of Grandparents On Our Society

The importance of grandparents in the lives of children cannot be denied. Before our culture became so mobile, it was common for children to grow up surrounded by extended family, including one or both sets of grandparents. Seniors often moved in with their adult children and young grandkids when they became frail. My own childhood mirrored this now quaint picture of the past, and I've always felt happy about the fact that my children were involved with both sets of their grandparents as they grew up. Yet, even though my kids enjoyed weekly grandparent visits, they were already in the minority. Many of their friends rarely saw their own grandparents, who often lived hundreds (if not thousands) of miles away. But, even with the obstacle of distance, I heard many of these young children talk excitedly about seeing Grandma and Grandpa over holidays and whenever they could. Read the full article on Agingcare about the importance of grandparents in our society: Support a caregiver or jump start discussion in support groups with real stories - for bulk orders of Minding Our Elders e-mail Carol  Click the banner to learn more about this incredible virtual conference! Related articles Dying grandpa helped granddaughter propose to girlfriend in beautiful video Faithful volunteers backbone of Westmoreland County Food Bank The Dutch alternative to Center Parcs has arrived in Britain - but is it any good?           ...
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