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The Importance of Grandparents in Our Lives |
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Grandparents are often the loveliest people in the world, with their ability to
conjure up images of an era long past through their interesting recollections of
their lives. They also understand instinctively what we feel when we are in
conflict with our parents. However, it is surprising to hear that some of my
friends are distant from their grandparents or even secretly dislike them for
being slow and traditional. We must realize that grandparents are a valuable
resource for transmitting values and culture to the next generation, and without
their experiences, we would not be where we are today.
Grandparents are a treasure trove of memories that lend credence to the values
they are trying to teach the younger generation. The generation gap comes about
only when we are too impatient to try to understand or communicate with them.
With parents so busy, grandparents are the best for passing down oral history
and family tradition.
Moreover, grandparents are worthy of our respect because they are living
testimonies to the values they uphold. They would have gone through many
hardships, experienced changes in the socio-political climate as well as the
changing fortunes of the world. Such experiences are invaluable because they
attest to our grandparents' success in having come out on top of the situation.
Grandparents are also good caretakers of children. They wait anxiously for the
arrival of their grandchildren and take pride in taking care of them. They have
such a wealth of experience bringing up children that one should not be in doubt
over their suitability as caregivers.
However, grandparents are vulnerable to age and illnesses that debilitate them.
When society views them as useless baggage, it deals a cruel blow to their
self-esteem, especially when they had spent more than half their lives toiling
for their family. At times like this, they require a great deal of love and care
so that they can live their twilight years content in the knowledge that they
are appreciated.
In conclusion, grandparents are an important part of our lives. They provide us
with valuable insights into our past and help us shape our future. We must
cherish and respect them, not only for the things they can teach us, but also
for the love and care they give us. |
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