In time, this sacred process forms a blossom of joy and the fruit of a lifetime is offered to the world. There is a spiritual and actual relationship between the fruit of the tree and the roots. When fruit falls to the earth, the fruit's flesh is readily absorbed by the roots, and the entire tree grows stronger. In the same way, there is a relationship between grandparents and grandchildren. Parents are more involved in the everyday life of the child.
Parents are directly responsible for behavioral modification and daily nutrition.
The language of parents is more physical and direct. The language of grandparents is spiritual and indirect. This indirect language of grandparents is symbolic, and is communicated mostly through feelings and storytelling. The duty of the grandparents is to deepen the spiritual and emotional well-being of their grandchildren. There are lines of life flowing and extending through the family tree, and being expressed by the grandparents.