So, whether you are becoming a grandparent for the first time or whether you’re already seasoned grandparents, be prepared to fall crazy in love with that child over and over again! The love for a grandchild will be unlike anything else you’ve ever experienced before.
In the words of Roxana Robinson: “It’s like being told you no longer have to eat vegetables, only dessert – and really only the icing!”
But what is so grand about being a grandparent? Well, besides the fact that grandparents have the opportunity to play, to love unconditionally and to appreciate the magic of a developing mind; they also have the benefit of interacting on a level that is removed from the day-to-day responsibilities of parenthood. Awesome!
However, there are certain pitfalls that you should be aware of before they blow up like a nuclear warhead! Yes, it is probably one of the most rewarding relationships you’ll ever have, but there are definitely challenges too. Sometimes grandparents can be a little too involved in the raising of their grandchildren. Being too overbearing or too involved in your grandchildren’s lives can cause friction.
Barbara Graham, editor of Eye of My Heart: 27 Writers Reveal The Hidden Pleasures and Perils of Being a Grandmother, says that the best thing you can do for your kids as a grandparent is to show up when you’re needed and to disappear when you’re not. That may seem a little harsh, but there’s definitely a fine line not to be crossed.
Grandparents provide an important dimension to a child’s life. Give them the gift of your time and inspire them by the way you live your life and by the choices you make.
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