Being a grandparent is important, being a well loved and respected grandparent must be earned.
They are a window to the past.
They are a mine of information.
They are children's history.
They are a support network.
They provide a feeling of belonging.
They have time.
They give advice form the roots of the family tree.
They provide comfort and security.
The aboriginal people of Australia strongly believe in family ties. Last century the government "adopted" many children and sent them to live away from their families. Almost an entire generation of children grew up without knowing their family history. Many could not cope and had trouble fitting in to society. Perhaps this is extreme but it does prove that children need stability and family history to feel they belong.
Grandparents are an umbrella, they provide shelter and shade, under its protection the family are safe.
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