Should Grandparents Be Involved in Raising a Child: Advice for Parents

06.08.2024 09:37

Should only mom and dad raise a child? Or should other relatives also take part in raising the baby?

These are questions that many parents ask themselves.

In fact, there is no need for long reflections.

After all, there is a clear answer to “difficult” questions: “Grandparents need to be involved in the upbringing of a boy or girl!”

Representatives of the older generation should take part in the upbringing of their grandchildren (if, of course, such an opportunity exists).

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Why is it so important for grandparents to be involved in raising a child?

Parents who involve other relatives in the upbringing of their children do a very important thing: they make a huge contribution to the preservation of family values.

The child will definitely understand the importance of mutual respect, supporting each other and the connection between generations.

Therefore, the baby must be raised by both the mother and father, and grandmothers and grandfathers (as well as uncles and aunts). At the same time, of course, we must not forget that the main contribution to the upbringing of the child must be made by the parents.

There is another important point: the baby should see normal relationships within the family. If involving other relatives in the child's upbringing only leads to quarrels and other problems, then the strategy should be revised.

Author: Kurchev Anton Deputy Editor-in-Chief