Finding out about something first hand is the best way to see the value in it.
That is what I have always thought, and my belief was held up last week when I had to call on my mum and the in-laws for some emergency babysitting due to a sick son.
Now, I know as much as the next parent how many unpaid hours grandparents give for their grandchildren. But when your child goes sick and you need the grandparents to step in like I did last week, you start to truly understand the value of the hours they put in and the problems they solve by just being there.
Now, I know some families are not as lucky to have grandparents on tap, so it is times like this that I really appreciate the effort grandparents make and hope our site can do something to make life easier for all grandparents, because it is coming quite clear that this sort of support will see no financial kickback from the state in years to come – even though it amounts to free childcare and home help.
Nothing like a persona experience
Previous post: A marketing nightmare – a forgotten brand!
Next post: Squeeze in grandma!
{ 1 comment… read it below or add one }
My wife and I enjoy opportunities to watch our grandchildren, even at the last moment. It's rewarding in and of itself. However, I think the parents need to express appreciation so grandparents don't feel like they are being taken for granted.