The Love of Grandparents and Their Changing Role
Wanting to be loved and to love in return is a natural human endeavour. We often romanticise about meeting the person of our dreams, and dedicating our lives to them.
When we become parents we discover there’s a new kind of love which envelops our hearts. Fast forward a couple of decades, and we find that becoming a grandparent offers us a whole new understanding of what love means.
Whether you are a grandparent or you have special memories of your own, it’s important to acknowledge what a special bond grandparents share with their grandchildren.
Grandparents as Mentors
Children need as many good role models as they can get. In today’s technologically driven world they can be exposed to many terrible things. As well, parents are very busy with financial pressures resulting in them working longer and later.
At this time grandparents can play a significant role not just as babysitters, but as mentors who can offer advice and guidance to their troubled grandchildren.
To become a mentor each grandparent needs to feel empowered to make a change in their grandchildren’s lives. They should be stepping up and planning activities where they can spend quality time; creating memories which last a lifetime.
Grandparents need to find out as much as they can about the technology their grandchildren are using. This way they will be forewarned about the dangers. It is also a great opportunity for them to learn what their grandchildren are interested in.
Spending time with their grandchildren leaves time and space to talk and discuss issues. A walk to the park or a trip to the shop for an ice-cream offer wonderful opportunities whereby grandparents can learn more about their grandchildren.
Wanting to be loved and to love in return is a natural human endeavour. We often romanticise about meeting the person of our dreams, and dedicating our lives to them.
When we become parents we discover there’s a new kind of love which envelops our hearts. Fast forward a couple of decades, and we find that becoming a grandparent offers us a whole new understanding of what love means.
Whether you are a grandparent or you have special memories of your own, it’s important to acknowledge what a special bond grandparents share with their grandchildren.
Spoilers and Coddlers
Many grandparents see themselves as having the right to spoil their grandchildren. They also feel an overwhelming desire to coddle and protect them.
However, I’d like to suggest that grandparents could play a more significant role. Let’s face it, never before in the history of the world have grandparents had so much time on their hands. Some are also wealthier than ever before and they have access to the internet, and all the resources it offers.
Perhaps grandparents could use the love they share with their grandchildren and play a greater role in improving each other’s lives.
Children need as many good role models as they can get. In today’s technologically driven world they can be exposed to many terrible things. As well, parents are very busy with financial pressures resulting in them working longer and later.
At this time grandparents can play a significant role not just as babysitters, but as mentors who can offer advice and guidance to their troubled grandchildren.
How Can Grandparents Become Mentors?
To become a mentor each grandparent needs to feel empowered to make a change in their grandchildren’s lives. They should be stepping up and planning activities where they can spend quality time; creating memories which last a lifetime.
Grandparents need to find out as much as they can about the technology their grandchildren are using. This way they will be forewarned about the dangers. It is also a great opportunity for them to learn what their grandchildren are interested in.
Spending time with their grandchildren leaves time and space to talk and discuss issues. A walk to the park or a trip to the shop for an ice-cream offer wonderful opportunities whereby grandparents can learn more about their grandchildren.
Being a grandparent is no longer a passive role. With all the added rights and privileges afforded to them, it is a wonderful time to have a positive impact in their lives of those they love most.
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About My Guest - Susan Day
Susan Day is an author of 15 books, educator, and a content marketer. Her blog, Astro’s Adventures Book Club, is full of ideas and tips for grandparents who want to build a strong relationship with their grandchildren. In particular, Susan specializes in helping grandparents share their love of books with their grandchildren. Susan is currently writing a book titled, "The Top 10 Things Happy Grandparents Never Regret Doing!"
Susan lives in country Australia with four dogs, three boss cats, three rescue guinea pigs, and an errant kangaroo. And, apart from blogging, writing and reading; she loves drinking coffee, painting and learning to box.
Susan Day is an author of 15 books, educator, and a content marketer. Her blog, Astro’s Adventures Book Club, is full of ideas and tips for grandparents who want to build a strong relationship with their grandchildren. In particular, Susan specializes in helping grandparents share their love of books with their grandchildren. Susan is currently writing a book titled, "The Top 10 Things Happy Grandparents Never Regret Doing!"
Susan lives in country Australia with four dogs, three boss cats, three rescue guinea pigs, and an errant kangaroo. And, apart from blogging, writing and reading; she loves drinking coffee, painting and learning to box.
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