My child’s child is twice my child… how many times have we heard that phrase and considered it excessive? Until we live this moment and we realize that the role of grandmother and grandfather is catalytic. They are an important part of our children’s life, because nowadays the time spent with children is enough as parents work many hours.
They provide care for the children and can provide many tips for their upbringing. They also give children a sense of security and protection, a connection to their cultural heritage and a companion in play and exploration.
Their huge love
They undoubtedly adore their grandchildren and often mistreat them. This causes a tension between parents and grandparents as they try to keep some boundaries, but they go beyond them because of their immense love…
This, of course, is convenient for the children, because when they want something they know that grandparents will do it for them. No matter how much we love them and how they help us, their role should be limited to entertaining and caring for children, always giving priority to the role of parents (especially in decision making). This is difficult to keep up with, and the result is that the child gets confused, not knowing what rule to follow or who is deciding on his/her family and eventually taking advantage of what is in his/her interest. , but not always the right one.
It is good to clarify their roles and set boundaries. Let’s not forget, of course, that as they grow older, children will remember their grandmother and grandfather and the hours they spent with nostalgia, so no matter how annoying their interference is sometimes, let’s be patient and show them our love, because where we will be at the same position too in the future…
