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re: Why is the Grandfather-grandson relationship so special?
Posted on 10/9/20 at 2:55 pm to The Spleen
Posted on 10/9/20 at 2:55 pm to The Spleen
Maybe you’re your own grandpa, but you haven’t found the time machine that allows you to go back and pork your grandma yet
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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.
Posted on 10/9/20 at 3:15 pm to Jeb Busch Lite
My grandpaw retired shortly after I was born in 74. He was 52 at the time. He and my grandmaw took me and my brother on trips. He was a big baseball fan and I became one as well. Spent a lot of time with him. My dad and mom had divorced and my mom had to work as well as my dad, so they were the people I was with the most.
Posted on 10/9/20 at 3:17 pm to Jeb Busch Lite
Because its like having another dad, except this dad is retired and can take you fishing or to do cool shite on random weekdays when school is out while dad is stuck at work.
Posted on 10/9/20 at 3:22 pm to Jeb Busch Lite
This is something I’ve missed out on, unfortunately.
My maternal grandfather passed away when I was four months old. By all accounts he was a hell of a guy, played football at CU Boulder, was in the Air Force in WWII, and was my dads role model when my parents were younger.
Paternal grandfather passed when I was 5 or 6, and there’s only two times that I can recall meeting him. Barely know what he looked like, the only picture I have is one of him with Stan Musial at a Cubs-Cardinals game way back when he was the comptroller for WGN.
My dads stepfather is still alive, but he lives in Florida and I haven’t seen him in probably 15 years. My older siblings think of him as grandpa, but I don’t. They spent a lot of time with him when they were younger, but I never had that relationship.
Seeing my dad with the kids and how they revere him, I can tell it’s a special bond and it’s something I wish I could have had.
My maternal grandfather passed away when I was four months old. By all accounts he was a hell of a guy, played football at CU Boulder, was in the Air Force in WWII, and was my dads role model when my parents were younger.
Paternal grandfather passed when I was 5 or 6, and there’s only two times that I can recall meeting him. Barely know what he looked like, the only picture I have is one of him with Stan Musial at a Cubs-Cardinals game way back when he was the comptroller for WGN.
My dads stepfather is still alive, but he lives in Florida and I haven’t seen him in probably 15 years. My older siblings think of him as grandpa, but I don’t. They spent a lot of time with him when they were younger, but I never had that relationship.
Seeing my dad with the kids and how they revere him, I can tell it’s a special bond and it’s something I wish I could have had.
Posted on 10/9/20 at 3:26 pm to Jeb Busch Lite
Both of my grandfathers died when I was pretty young, so I'm just glad this isn't a Joe Biden thread.
Posted on 10/9/20 at 3:36 pm to Jeb Busch Lite
My grandfather got me my first experience with a cougar when he took me to the senior center he frequented. Maybe post-cougar. She was definitely in her 70’s.
Posted on 10/9/20 at 3:36 pm to Jeb Busch Lite
My Paw Paw raised me. We lost him in 2009. I think about him every day. He was the greatest man I ever knew. We were very close. He taught me how to work, hunt, fish and many things about the old ways.Cherish the memories and try to be like him in the future with your kids and grandchildren one day.
Posted on 10/9/20 at 3:37 pm to Jim Rockford
quote:They have all the time in the world and their grandkids are the most important and interesting people in their lives. All they do is love, then send 'em home for Mom & Dad to raise, educate, teach, mentor, guide, etc.
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 3:40 pm to Jeb Busch Lite
Good cop bad cop
Posted on 10/9/20 at 3:42 pm to Jeb Busch Lite
Grandfathers typically have more spare time and patience. They can also send your bad arse home at the end of the day!
Posted on 10/9/20 at 3:44 pm to Jeb Busch Lite
My two grandsons (7,12) and they stay with us a good bit. I know once they hit teenage years they won’t be around as much. We ( wife and I ) love having them with us as much as possible. Sports , Beach, Road trips whatever we always with them
Posted on 10/9/20 at 3:45 pm to Jeb Busch Lite
I had a bond with my grandfather that was very strong. Odd as it may seem to some I was closer to my great grandmother than any of my grandparents.
Posted on 10/9/20 at 3:51 pm to Papercutninja
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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.
Agree with all this. I had a very close relationship with my paternal grandfather. He went above and beyond. Worked for him all through high school and college. And he’d slow down and spend the time with me and teach me how to do stuff, why one way is better than another, etc.
My maternal grandfather was a good man, but I don’t think he understood how to be a typical grandfather. He was just there, but mainly because my grandmother usually drug him there. We got along alright and actually were more like friends once I got to adulthood, but I’d never ask him for any kind of advice or anything.
It saddens me that any children I have will ever be able to experience a grandfather to the fullest extent. My wife’s father is dead, and my father had a stroke and can’t talk well or get around great. They’ll know each other but it won’t be a typical relationship at all. I just hope my child understands.
My kids will have one aunt and uncle, and I think they’ll have good great aunts and uncles that will take part, but I just don’t see how it will be the same.
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