Another topic that has been discussed on a television programme this week.
I am blessed in having 3 grandchildren, who unfortunately live hundreds of miles away meaning that I don’t get to see them as often as I would like; we do video call each other as often as possible to keep in touch.
My dream is to have a grandchild, or 2 who live locally so they can visit often.
My youngest son, however, doesn’t want to have children ( he has given me a grand-puppy instead).
He says that because I worked as a registered child minder for 14 years it has put has put him off children, but I know that he benefited from his mum having that career.
how your own children can benefit from their parent being a child minder here
When I announced my first pregnancy to my parents ( their first grandchild) my mother shouted it from the rooftop; telling everyone she knew, then telling them all again a few weeks later.
One of the children I used to look after as a registered child minder, who still calls me her second mum, has told me that her children will be my honorary grand children ( she said that her own mum doesn’t like children to which mum replied that she does like children but not as much as Karen does).
As I have 4 sons in total I live in hope of getting a local grandchild one day.
What do others think of this subject, is it selfish to ask for grandchildren?
As always questions and comments are welcome.
Until next time.
Karen
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You could always be a grand parent to someone who needs one? That would be fun…or just go an visit a lot….
That’s a great idea, Lydia, unfortunately as I am a disabled wheelchair user visiting isn’t quite as veasy thanks for sharing though
Great question.
I tend to keep my thoughts on grandchildren to myself so as not to pressure my kids. Of course, I am spoiled rotten with 2 grands nearby, so probably it qualified to answer without bias. 😁
You are lucky, Michele to have your grandchildren living near, thanks for stopping by
I think it’s ok to let them know that you would love to have grandchildren but you also don’t want to put pressure on them. #ParentPower
You have hit the nail on the head, thanks for stopping by
I feel so happy that I only live 2 roads away from my parents and we constantly help each other out. Sadly my sister lives further away so her children miss out on plenty of grandparent time. I hope to have grandchildren and would love them to live close but am aware this is quite unusual in this modern era. Thanks for linking up with #ParentPower
Hopefully it will work in your favour, Laura, my parents have all of their grandchildren living locally, thanks for sharing your experience
I hope my kids have children, so we can have grandchildren but I won’t put pressure on them. After all, it’s them that has to bear the responsibility of children and they should have them because they want to, not to please their parents or family. I guess we shall just have to see. Love the “grandpuppy” though.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Karen
I neither want or don’t want grandchildren, the decision is not mine to make and it’s a question I’ve been asked a lot since my last child left home and 2 have since married. People ask me if I want grandkids as if it’ll give me something to do. We do have 1 grandchild who is a year old next week, they live near by when I’m in the UK. Covid and living in Dubai has meant they haven’t played a huge role in our lives to date, but for course we love having them around. Thanks for linking to #pocolo
Thanks for sharing your different thoughts on this subject