The handwriting on the wall means the grandchildren found the crayons It is as grandmothers that our mothers come into the fullness of their grace. The birth of a child in the family can be the greatest leveler of differences, bringing everyone together. Grandma Jan Grandma's home is her grandchildren's second home, a sort of security blanket they can escape to when the world is unfriendly. Parent-child relationships are complex. Grandmother-grandchild relationships are simple.
Grandmas are short on criticism and long on love.
Since the beginning of time grandmothers have been negotiators and peacemakers in their families. The closest friends I have made all through life have been people who also grew up close to a loved and loving grandmother or grandfather. Margaret Mead Children have more need of models than critics. Joseph Joubert Children have never been very good at listening to their elders, but they have never failed to imitate them. In order not to influence a child, one must be careful not to be that child's parent or grandparent.