Grandmother or grandparent? – Hindu

When my grandmother had her first grandchild, her youngest daughter was only 11. Raising children was a family responsibility and her role as a grandmother was limited to storytelling. Illiterate, he forced me to read his favorite story anandavikatan while braiding my hair. He protects me and my siblings from our mother who did not dare to speak harshly in front of him.

My mother became a grandmother in her forties. The size of the family had shrunk and she had a more active role in caring for all her grandchildren. She was a safety net for her daughters and mini who balanced their careers and families. It would be appropriate to say that behind every successful woman would be found another woman mother or mother-in-law.

Grandma leaves

I became a grandmother in my fifties when I was at a crucial stage in my career. I had to be a fully committed grandmother for short periods, with the birth of grandchildren, and I wanted a special vacation for working grandmothers. Later, during the grandchildren’s visits, my husband and I photographed Ogden Nash’s quote: When grandparents step out the door, discipline flies out the window. I noticed the more active role of grandmothers with grandchildren. The cousin follows his grandchildren in table tennis drills and tournaments. My daughter’s mother-in-law guides her granddaughter in the steps of Bharatanatyam and follows her in dance performances. In both cases, working parents are unable to set aside time.

My daughter chose a safe time after the second wave of the trip and informed Mom, I would bring them to stay with you for a month. They attend their online classes and all you have to do is monitor. My husband and I were happy when our empty nest was teeming with talk from classes, games, and music. The school kept the children busy from 9am to 3pm

After school, children learn guitar and tabla online. Self-control was tested when children received equipment for long hours and had the opportunity to hike to video games. Long screening time was a concern, and I enticed them to walk during breaks. My husband and I tried to control without seeming to fall asleep. We were warned in quiet voices, lump, shhh, talk quietly, I’m online and ThathaPlease, you are visible on the screen. However, we followed our daughter’s instructions and set restrictions on video games.

Within the confines of the closure, we organized some days of outdoor activities. The pandemic has turned me from a pampering grandmother to a vigilant parent.

The role of the grandmother is no longer limited to storytelling and pampering. It requires a close partnership to promote self-control, respect for privileges and healthy habits so that children can develop into sustainable and adaptable adults. After all, grandchildren have made us great and the least we can do is give them undivided attention and time.

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