The family is not the same as fifty years ago, with the integration of women into the labour market, children are cared for by other people, while parents spend all day, in some cases children are cared for by the nanny or placed. in a kindergarten, while others are cared for by grandparents.
This last group is luckier because if grandparents are in good mental and supportive health, they will give grandchildren a lot of love and dedication. But it’s not just grandchildren who have everything to gain in this relationship; grandparents also enjoy many benefits.
- The relationship between grandparents and grandchildren is very different from the relationship between parents and children.
- In this article we will explore the reasons for this difference.
? More fun, less responsibility: grandparents have the privilege of enjoying their grandchildren more because they have no responsibility to raise them, so they are more focused on fun, play and care. For kids, it’s great, because they like to share. these moments with his grandparents.
-More values, less rules: grandparents are as lenient with their grandchildren because they educate with the serenity that has brought them maturity and experience, so they are not as obsessed with rules as parents and transmit values with unconditional love and camaraderie.
-The satisfaction of the mission accomplished: grandchildren are, for grandparents, the continuation of their existence in the world, children give their grandparents the satisfaction of seeing the fruits of the work of a lifetime, which makes this relationship so special and unique.
Symbiosis in nature is a relationship in which two species benefit from each other, this happens between grandparents and grandchildren: they both have to win by sharing special moments together.
? Symbiotic grandparents: grandparents feel rejuvenated by the spontaneity and energy of children, contact with grandchildren gives them the opportunity to revive their inner child, release their inhibitions and take some of the weight of the years, giving themselves to the fun with a healthy touch of madness.
Another advantage is keeping grandparents informed on topics such as technology. Today, given the dizzying pace at which things change, it is vital. Grandchildren can teach grandparents how to use computer, video games, mobile phone, and the Internet. I wouldn’t even be interested in the subject.
? Symbiotic Grandchildren: Grandparents tell their grandchildren stories of yesteryear, cases that happened to their parents when they were young, children love it: it’s a piece of story told by their protagonists, this gives them a sense of identity and roots. Just as a tree becomes lush and lush when it has deep roots, children better understand where they come from and are able to project the most force and courage into the future.
Having the opportunity to cultivate a good relationship between grandparents and grandchildren is one of the most beautiful and rewarding life experiences. Age barriers are magically removed; are just two good friends who have fun and support each other.