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Ode to Grandparents

Quick Fact: September 9th is celebrated as 'Grandparents Day'.

The relationship between the grandparents and grandchildren is underrated.With the increase in the number of nuclear families, Most the children are just restricted to occasional visits to their grannies place.

People have moved on with changes in lifestyle and also have been oblivious to human relationships and their grandparents.Our childhood tends to be bleak without spending time with grandparents.It makes me sad, when I see children who are ignorant about their grandparents.Also, Few parents turn clever and just have grandparents at home just to take care of their child as they go to work.

I was fortunate enough to spend time with my grandparents(paternal and maternal) which is a rarity nowadays.Grandparents bring in a lot of experience and also help in inculcating good habits.They actually love us more than we think.I still feel they pamper their grandchildren more than anyone else.I am sure you must have had the best time when you visited your grandparent's place.They would have showered you with love and food.The best stories would have been told by your grandparents.

Please give it a thought and let your kids spend time with their grandparents and please do take good care of your parents. Remember, You will also become one of them(grandparents).

Is it even called a 'family' without grandparents and parents. ?


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