Another way that parents can help their children experience skip-generational relations is to adopt a grandparent who lives near the family, or involve children in an organization that provides for interaction between older adults and children. If no such organized activities are available in your community, parents may wish to initiate a program. This can be carried out through 4-H clubs, other organizations that serve children, churches, or schools. The organization of such a program will require the networking effort of a number of people who are willing to devote considerable time to it. Away Some interactions seem to be one-way.
Grandparents wanting pictures of grandchildren is a classic example.
Yet mutually sending pictures may help develop a strong relationship between these generations. Pictures of grandpa in his workshop making a toy for the child will help the child learn that grandpa is well and active. Grandma's picture posted by the telephone will help the child know who is calling. Keep these pictures coming. And be sure that the exchange is reciprocal.