Grandparents and Grandchildren

Question 1

Are grandparents important to grandchildren?

Sharlene Habermeyer · Accepted Answer

Yes, very much so! The American Grandparents Association (AGA) found that 72% of grandparents believe “being a grandparent is the single most important and satisfying thing in their lives.” And even though being a grandparent requires effort, creativity, and lots of love—grandkids are worth it.

Question 2

What is the relationship between grandparents and grandchildren?

Accepted Answer

Being a grandparent is the best job in the world. It requires some of the skills you learned as a parent, but it’s more like “parenting without borders,” because you aren’t the disciplinarian or the over-worked parent. You are the person who spoils those precious perfect kiddies to your heart’s content. You are the super grandparent building a strong bond with your grandchildren.

Question 3

How many times a week should grandparents see grandchildren?

Accepted Answer

That depends on both the grandchildren and grandparents. Many grandparents who live close to their grandchildren want to see them weekly while others do not. Some grandchildren want to spend time each week with their grandparents, but others may not want to see them that often.  It usually begins with the grandparent—are they actively involved with their grandkids? Have they made an effort to form a bond of love and friendship with their grandkids? Do they stay in touch with them?  And grandchildren—do they like and enjoy spending time with their grandparents? Or are their factors that create tension between the grandparents and grandchildren?  Every situation is different and needs to be analyzed on an individual basis.

Question 4

Do grandparents love their children or grandchildren more?

Accepted Answer

It’s not that they love one more than another—they love them equally but each is a different relationship. They do not have to be the disciplinarian with their grandchildren but had that responsibility with their children. The levels of responsibility differ and therefore the relationship differs. It's not about loving one over another.  However, because of the love grandparents have for their grandchildren, they can have an enormous influence on them. Dr. Karl Pillemer of Cornell University wrote, “Research shows that as many as 9 out of 10 adult grandchildren feel their grandparents influenced their values and behaviors.”

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