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Why is the Grandfather-grandson relationship so special?
Posted on 10/9/20 at 2:19 pm
Posted on 10/9/20 at 2:19 pm
I lost my grandad a little over a year ago and there’s not a day that goes by that I don’t think of him. He was 92 so it didn’t come as a shock necessarily, but a year and a half later I still can’t believe I won’t talk to him again. He was and still is my role model.
I’m a young guy, so any of you older baws with wisdom have an opinion on what makes that relationship so special?
I’m a young guy, so any of you older baws with wisdom have an opinion on what makes that relationship so special?
Posted on 10/9/20 at 2:21 pm to Jeb Busch Lite
I was much, much closer to my grandmother than my grandfather. But my grandfather was a tyrannical drunk, so there's that.
My grandmother died in 1986 and I think about her nearly every day. I cried for 2 or 3 days when she died.
My grandmother died in 1986 and I think about her nearly every day. I cried for 2 or 3 days when she died.
Posted on 10/9/20 at 2:21 pm to Jeb Busch Lite
I’ll never forget the day grandfather bequeathed the villa in Kennebunkport to me. We had just returned from our annual partridge shoot(i bagged 7, the others no more than 3, but I digress). I think of him every time i wear his Patek.
Posted on 10/9/20 at 2:22 pm to Jeb Busch Lite
Because they're often a second father with even more life experience.
For late 20's people like me that had grandfathers in WW2, it resonates because they saw shite we hopefully will never have to and can give great wisdom based off of that.
For late 20's people like me that had grandfathers in WW2, it resonates because they saw shite we hopefully will never have to and can give great wisdom based off of that.
This post was edited on 10/9/20 at 2:24 pm
Posted on 10/9/20 at 2:24 pm to Jeb Busch Lite
Grandparents did the trial and error part on their own children. By the time grandchildren come along, they've finally figured it out. Plus they don't have to be the disciplinarian.
Posted on 10/9/20 at 2:25 pm to Jeb Busch Lite
Growing up my father was always the disciplinarian. With my son, he doesn't have to do that and he can just have fun with him because it's my job to be the bad guy now.
Posted on 10/9/20 at 2:26 pm to Jeb Busch Lite
Grandpa Lonestar took me hunting to kill my first deer so there is that
This post was edited on 10/9/20 at 2:27 pm
Posted on 10/9/20 at 2:27 pm to Jeb Busch Lite
with you.... my grandfather escaped the socialist revolution in Cuba, learned the language and built himself a business...man is my absolute hero and always has been. He was essentially my father when my father kinda quit being around for a minute. He don't talk much these days, but being around him is special.
Posted on 10/9/20 at 2:28 pm to Jeb Busch Lite
My paw paw was like a second dad to me. I probably spent more time with him growing up than my own dad because my parents were divorced and he worked a lot.
Posted on 10/9/20 at 2:36 pm to Jeb Busch Lite
I did more with my grandpa than with my dad. My dad worked a lot, and was resting when not at work.
Posted on 10/9/20 at 2:48 pm to Jeb Busch Lite
Wear my grandfather’s wedding band/watch everyday and am named after him so I am reminded of him every time I see my left hand. He died almost 5 years ago. He was the greatest man I knew (alongside my own dad). I visit his grave anytime I feel like I am losing my footing in life to reorient myself.
I don’t know why that bond is so strong, but I can only imagine it varies by person. My grandfather was the patriarch of a large family and just always had a calm, collected approach to every facet of life. This approach commanded respect every time he spoke for some reason or another.
I don’t know why that bond is so strong, but I can only imagine it varies by person. My grandfather was the patriarch of a large family and just always had a calm, collected approach to every facet of life. This approach commanded respect every time he spoke for some reason or another.
Posted on 10/9/20 at 2:50 pm to Jeb Busch Lite
I barely got that experience as one of my grandfathers died before I was born and the other when I was very young. I would imagine the reason it is so special is that your father had to be the authority figure and disciplinarian while your grandfather got to give you lots of fatherly advice and experiences without all the bad memories from when your dad had to whip your butt and make you do chores.
Posted on 10/9/20 at 2:53 pm to Jeb Busch Lite
My dad is not a particularly good grandfather to my kids. Yeah he gets them Christmas presents and watches them on occasion when my wife and I have something to do, but he's so robotic. Makes me a bit sad they won't have that great grandfather/grandson relationship. Cherish it if you have it.
Posted on 10/9/20 at 2:58 pm to Jeb Busch Lite
My oldest grandson is 14 years old and lives not even ten minutes from us. I retired back in January and got a hand written letter in the mail from him a few days afterward telling me how happy he was that he would be able to see me more often and how much he loved and appreciated me. For a kid to take time out of his day to do such a thing was incredibly touching. I would do anything for that boy.
Posted on 10/9/20 at 2:59 pm to Jeb Busch Lite
Because the grandad could send you home, he wasn't stuck with you 24/7. He got to do all the fun stuff than say see ya later
I was way closer to my grandmother on one side, I've lost all 4 now and it sucks.
I was way closer to my grandmother on one side, I've lost all 4 now and it sucks.
Posted on 10/9/20 at 3:03 pm to Jeb Busch Lite
Easy answer. Two parts. One, grandparents don’t live with the kids full time typically thus proving Sextus’ adage absence make the heart grow fonder.
Two, most grandparents are either retired, or nearly retired, and aren’t having to stress about getting ahead, meeting deadlines, etc. professionally. They appreciate the time they have with the grandkids more making it all around a pleasurable experience.
Two, most grandparents are either retired, or nearly retired, and aren’t having to stress about getting ahead, meeting deadlines, etc. professionally. They appreciate the time they have with the grandkids more making it all around a pleasurable experience.
Posted on 10/9/20 at 3:05 pm to Jeb Busch Lite
Stable grandfathers bring and wealth of life knowledge and wisdom to there grandson
Children can identify what's real vs. Fake
Children can identify what's real vs. Fake
Posted on 10/9/20 at 3:06 pm to Jeb Busch Lite
As parents, we are too busy with the duties of raising kids to think about long term generational impact. It’s hard to think long term when you are dealing with the realities of diapers, schooling, and discipline.
Grandparents have context and hindsight so they can focus on the grandchildren in a different way. There is no need for parental formality so they just get to be their friend. I think that is impactful and why I encourage my kids to spend as much time with their grandparents as possible.
Grandparents have context and hindsight so they can focus on the grandchildren in a different way. There is no need for parental formality so they just get to be their friend. I think that is impactful and why I encourage my kids to spend as much time with their grandparents as possible.
Posted on 10/9/20 at 3:11 pm to Jeb Busch Lite
My parents had me later so one of my grandfathers was dead and the other had Parkinson’s. Only knew him as frail and quiet. Cool to see my young ones with my dad as he’s a young 80.
Posted on 10/9/20 at 3:11 pm to Jeb Busch Lite
I viewed my grandpa as my hero. He was a rugged and humble man. Fighter pilot in WWII, learned to build anything he ever needed. I think he had the luxury of being a role model without the pressure of raising a son. Pressure makes the job much harder.
As my dad is in his twilight years, I’ve come to see him as a different kind of hero. The sacrifices he made for me have equaled or outweighed the reasons I looked up to my grandpa. I love them both dearly and thankful that they were the men in my life.
As my dad is in his twilight years, I’ve come to see him as a different kind of hero. The sacrifices he made for me have equaled or outweighed the reasons I looked up to my grandpa. I love them both dearly and thankful that they were the men in my life.
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