I will say that I have enough wisdom not to say things like, “When I was a kid we walked 5 miles to school in a blizzard and it was uphill all the way”. Fortunately, I have become a much better listener than a talker regarding our meaningful conversations. I am honored that they take time from their busy lives to share what is going on in their worlds.
One day a couple of weeks ago, I was listening to an interview of a very outspoken personality that I am 100% opposed to philosophically, being interviewed by a credible TV personality, and there it was. I heard him say something that resonated with me and my beliefs. I will leave the names out of this article, but what he said is essential to my point. He said, “There are no rights without responsibility.”
This is something that I have been trying to drive home in my books and hundreds of articles on Grandparents’ Rights issues. I have become weary of the thousands of stories about Grandparents who don’t get to see their Grandkids often enough. These Caring Grandparents want answers as to what they can do and, please don’t shoot the messenger, but the responsibility rests on their shoulders to find a way around this mountain since there are no tunnels through it. This area is primarily devoid of fairness, but that is the way it is. Some techniques help, but the initiative and responsibility are ours. The good news is that these beautiful creatures we call Grandchildren are worth all the effort and time we invest in them.
Thank You for being a Caring Grandparent.