They work hard and have goals. We will miss them, of course, as they move onto college and parenthood. And, of course, they may move far away. In our current world, away may mean a few miles or many thousands of miles. It's hard to think that our home will be without our children, but it's what is meant to be.
Parents are there to guide their children to make a life of their own.
I am a parent who must take a stand against the Grandparents Visitation statues that are now being used to intrude upon parents' rights. When my children become parents they alone, providing they are fit parents, have the right to determine what is best for their Children. My needs then, as a grandparent are secondary. Yes, I will miss my children as they grow. I will miss my grandchildren if they do not live close enough to me to visit.