by Teresa Roberts 2012
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You?ve probably heard it said before that grandparents get to spoil the kids and then? send them home at the end of the day. Although spoiling may not be the best choice of words, it is true that the bond between grandparents and grandchildren can be very special.
There are many factors that influence how involved grandparents become with the grandkids. Location is perhaps the most obvious. After all, in today?s mobile society, there are no guarantees that your adult child will live in the same state as you do, let alone the same town. When grandma lives right down the street, it is a little easier to spend quality time with each other. Whether close at hand or far away, all grandparents are a valuable asset to the family.
Children benefit from having grandparents in their lives.?
Grandparents can serve as great role models. While providing a sense of family history, they also bring life experience and free time to the table. They can offer a feeling of safety. Staying all night at grandmas may be a gentle way of weaning children away from total dependence on mom and dad, long before they are ready to have a sleepover at a friend?s house.
Not all grandparents have a hands-on style.?
Some grandparents prefer having mom and dad around when the grandkids are spending time with them. That is a perfectly acceptable way of staying involved with the whole family. Just as parenting styles vary, so do grandparenting styles. No matter what type of grandparent you may be, it takes time to bond and establish new traditions with your growing extended family.
Can grandparents be too involved??
Let?s just say that although loving grandparents are important, it is never recommended that they step in and take over. To maintain healthy family relationships, pay attention to the parents? parenting style, including their methods of discipline. Listen to their expectations and do your best to support their decisions. After all, these are your grandkids not your children. That?s a good thing! Remember, you get the best of both worlds. You can spoil them and then send them home at the end of the day. Enjoy!
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