Approximately 75 percent of Americans over the age of 65 have grandchildren. Most grandparents begin their grandparenting role during their middle age.
Many grandparents are very busy, active people.
Many are employed and often at the peak of their careers. They may be involved with the care of their parents as well as their own grandparents. How well the parent and grandparent interact has a great influence on whether the relationship with the grandchildren is close or distant. Grandparents who live near their grandchildren are needed to contribute and help in the care of their grandchildren. Grandparents need to remember they should respect the parent's way of doing things.