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Roles of Grandparents, THE ROLES OF GRANDPARENTS ANNA MACEY…
Roles of Grandparents
Disneyland Grandparents
These grandparents entertain and distract their grandchildren from mundane aspects of their daily lives at home.
They provide a certain entertainment option that is missing for the child's not-yet established parents.
Grandchildren tend to have high-expectations of indulgence when spending time with these grandparents
Assistant Parent
The one who takes grandchildren to sports, medical appointments, ect.
This type of grandparent typically exist because there is an absent parent or both parents are working
These grandparents typically become an important part of the child's life and busy schedule
Many young couple with dual-employment can't afford daycare and grandparents typically feel a sense of importance and rewarding helping out with their grandchildren
Parental Substitute
This grandparent typically lives in the grandchild's home or vise versa.
The grandparent is typically nearing retirement, depends heavily on free insurance and free government help, and they typically are declining in health.
These grandparents have a great deal of stress that often reminds them of the first time being a parent.
They usual experience fatigue and feeling overburdened.
Their is estimated 7 billion grandchildren leaving with their grandparent.
Distant Relative
These grandparents visit at times and are usually geographically or emotionally distant
They typically refuse or can't have a close relationship with their grandchildren.
Telephones and social media make it so these grandchildren to consult with their children and grandchildren, letting them be intermittently involved.
Many grandchildren who have a relationship like this with their grandparents often reports feeling a disconnect with them.
THE ROLES OF GRANDPARENTS ANNA MACEY 1ST HR
