Grandparents and grandchildren fulfill the role of student and teacher for each other, and it's not always the older person who does the teaching. Grandchildren also help you see the world anew again, through a child's eyes. Grandparents have an opportunity to leave a powerful legacy, to make a difference, to send a message into the future through their grandchildren. The relationship can fulfill our need for immortality. Today's parents are often stressed and overwhelmed.
Grandparents take some of the pressure off parents.
Finally, there is the tangible support of reasonable physical or financial help when it's needed. Grandparents can be a safety net in the highwire act we call the modern family. Many people say their relationship with their parents improves when children enter the picture. Adult children see their parents in a new light, and this can help heal relationships. Grandparents and parents alike will love this highly usable, imminently practical guide.