They make us feel connected not only to each other, but to something bigger, to the flow of life, to the past and to the future. This connection leads to tangible benefits for all generations. They have roots, a history, and a sense of continuity and perspective. Children feel special. Believe it or not, research shows this is a good thing.
Children know that being with their grandparents is special.
A grandparent's love is the unconditional stuff of fairy tales. They just like what you do, any way you do it. Children can get undivided time and attention from grandparents that tired, busy parents often can't give them. But when I visit with Grandma and go shopping, she always has plenty of time and lets me look at whatever I want to. Children have someone to talk with and confide in.