Every moment spent with grandparents is like a memory. These memories also teach us the life of life. That is why science has also accepted that children who live with grandparents are different from other children. These children learn to distribute things, respect others and have the understanding to mold themselves in every situation. Not only this, along with the behavioral development of children, the health of grandparents and grandparents also has a positive effect.
Grandparents truly impact their grandchildren’s lives.
Studies show that as many as 9 out of 10 adult grandchildren feel that their grandparents influenced their beliefs and values. A child’s perspective of what constitutes a healthy, normal relationship is shaped by the relationship that he or she holds with a grandparent. Through regular contact, a sense of emotional intimacy, and unwavering support, children can experience what a true, positive relationship should look like.
Quality time for your childWe are currently living in a technology-driven world that is much faster and progressive than the previous generation. Families have evolved, and parents may not be able to spend as much time with their children when compared to the older times. This is when grandparents come to the rescue and make up for the quality family time that children crave. They provide a sense of belonging to your child and are the closest alternative to fill up yours and your partner’s shoes during the busy hours of the day. Whether it is dropping your child off at an after-school daycare program or indulging in fun summer activities to keep them busy, they are more than willing to be part of your little one’s life.
A repository of knowledge and experience
The importance of grandparents is often underrated. For starters, they come with decades of hands-on experience in parenting compare tous. From dealing with temperamental toddlers to moody teenagers, they have gone through it all. It is always comforting to know that you have your parents or your partner’s parents to reach out to for parental advice on a tricky situation, whether it is coming up with natural cures for a fever or home remedies for a cough and cold. They also come with the added benefit of knowing how to handle your child as they have interacted with them, and you or your partner, since birth.
Learn a lotChildren get emotional when they know their family history. Children have a sense of attachment and respect with grandparents. As a result, such children adapt and mature in every environment faster than other children. This happens because children know about their family and learn to face every difficulty from family events.
Emotional touch
When children spend more and more time with grandparents, they understand the emotional situation better. These children do not have any kind of behavioral problems. With increasing age, children easily withstand all kinds of shock. A study conducted by Oxford University has also proved that children who live with grandparents do not feel the same feeling of loneliness, anger and despair. Such children learn to live in every way and find solutions to all kinds of problems.
A break from technology and gadgetsToday’s digital age sure has spoilt us for choice with a range of devices for our convenience and an app for literally every action we perform. However, the downfall of this is that children often resort to digital gadgets like smartphones and tablets to entertain themselves and keep them occupied. However, the truth remains that no matter how informative or educational the movies or online games are, they are ultimately harming your child’s eyes and curbing their mental development.
Even if parents make their peace with digital gadgets and resort to them to comfort their children, grandparents are known to be staunch believers in keeping children away from too much technology. They will encourage children to adopt the creative methods of keeping busy like painting, helping around in the kitchen, connecting with Mother
Nature or even just having a hearty conversation on the good-old rocking chair.
PARENTING TIPS: ESTABLISHING THE ROLE OF GRANDPARENTS IN CHILDREN'S LIVES
Here are some tips for establishing the role of grandparents in a child's life that make both the parents and children happy and safe.
If you're a parent:# Check in with your parents and partner's parents. After you and your significant other, there is no one who loves your child more or wants him/her to succeed more. Don't overlook the grandparents' role in child development and parenting help. Grandparents can be a wealth of knowledge and teach you important life lessons. Remember that they've raised their own children and have years of learning to build upon.
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Let the grandparents know your expectations for your child. Sometimes this is difficult to do. How do you tell your own mother or mother-in-law that you would like things done differently? The answer is honestly and respectfully. Mom, we're concerned about the amount of sugar in juice, so we'd like him to drink milk or water for now. Thanks for listening. Dad, we don't think that movie is suitable. Thanks for taking the girls skating instead.