You may know that I ask Questions.
I encourage questions the other way too.
Someone asked me this one::
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How do you get to be an (obviously) terrific grandparent?
And I have asked you this......
as one of my offspring is in labour right now.......
so I'm about to be a grandparent.....
yet again! ....and....
I'm not sure that I've got it right yet...........
Got another other grandchildren.....but….I need hints and tips!
IN YOUR OPINION......what makes a GOOD Grandparent?
NO NAME
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I never give advice - see my answer to a question above.
So no advice from me but what I believe in, and try to do, is -
When our daughters left home I decided I would never give advice.
Respond warmly to any questions,
talk about what I / we have done in the past -
both mistakes AND positive outcomes.
(Don’t we all learn from mistakes!)
Being active and supportive is special for everyone.
Mutual support is given - which is a beautiful experience.
We never interfere and only respond when asked.
The Grandchildren, parents, grandparents - we all need support at different times.
AND love -
we love our own children and grandchildren to aching 100% -
yet this,
even this,
must never become oppressive...............
Pip BHP
