As a grandparent, you play an important role in the lives of your grandchildren, but it’s a supporting role. You need to understand that this is the chance for your adult children to raise their kids their own way. Parents, not grandparents, make the rules for their kids. Don’t give unsolicited advice and don’t criticize lest it stir up resentment. Furthermore, permit your children to set your boundaries with respect to their kids. However, you can set boundaries regarding, say, having to babysit without pay. Try to stay open to new ideas and changing times and, finally, try to teach and inspire your grandchildren.
Key Takeaways:
- As a grandparent you need to understand that your parents now make the rule for their children, not you.
- As a grandparent, your role is to be as supportive as possible to both your children and your grandchildren.
- As a grandparent, don’t give advice to your children or grandchildren unless asked for it. Always be a good listener but let them try to figure out their own solutions.
“As I was having these total “delusions” of grandeur, I thought this was my chance to make right all the wrongs I had committed on my own children.”
Read more: https://www.grandmagazine.com/2021/03/10-commandments-for-grandparents/