From these loving mirrors self-esteem is developed, and from that love come immeasurable benefits for children, young and old. 14482 Grandparents are historians and story tellers. They weave tales of days gone by, providing gentle guidance as children learn about family and social values and morality. Kids learn from the stories about their parents that everyone, even those who seem infallible, can in fact make mistakes. They learn that everyone struggles when growing up and they learn that parents are human.
Children also learn about their heritage from their grandparents.
Seniors are the keepers of all the treasures of our culture, our spiritual identities, and our social values. In this country, where we welcome people of all cultures, grandparents are often the custodians of a family's original language and heritage. The retention of these original cultures makes Canada rich with variety. Our children and their children gain from a multicultural society where each culture is appreciated for its uniqueness. I have been talking mostly about younger children and the incredible benefits they enjoy by being close to their grandparents.