WHO ARE ELDERS Our elders are not our burden rather they are the most lovable and respectful in our life. They are the knowledge bank of our culture and tradition. They teaches us the moral values and many good things. They gives us the knowledge about what is wrong and what is right.

Are elders our burden?No elders are not burden ,they are very important in every ones life, there is a time and a culture where our elders were not considered a burden to be borne by their adult children, but a blessing.Grandparents are like an old shady tree lovingly showering their cool shade to the grandchildren. They are all love and warmth for grandkids, whom they can never see hurt or crying.

Grandparents are the happiest people on earth when their grandchildren bring laurels and excel in life. The birth of grandchildren is like a rebirth for the grandparents nearing the dusk of life. They see their own reflection in the kids which gives a sense of life never ending even when they physically bid adieu to this world.

GRANDPARENTSGrandparents are parents who are grand. They have a great concern for their grand children. They are the ones who gave our beloved parents. Becoming a grandparent itself is a blessing and having a grandparent to care and guide is a double blessing. Grandparents bring joy to the family with their special kind of love and attitude. The grandparents have the talent of keeping their grand children happy and can entertain them for several hours. Yet, they never become tired and ask for more play.

ADVANTAGES OF HAVING GRANDPARENTS FOR KIDS

Respect and care for elders- When older people are around children love to respect elders as they see their parents doing. They observe the different behavior of their parents towards them and towards the grandparents. They know by observing that elders are to be given more respect and as they grow older they have to be loved and assisted more. Learning morals- For grandparents morals are not thing, rather a subject, to be left to the moral science class. They lovingly teach morals to the unknowing child through interesting stories and as and when situations arise.

Educated Role Models- When both parents are working, leaving the kids under the care of grandparents is certainly the best option. They are educated themselves and know the ways of the educated society. Obviously they teach the grandchildren good manners, morals and right language. They sincerely want their grandchildren to score higher than their own children in life and so try to groom them on the righteous path of life.

Knowing the roots- Grandparents are closest representatives of our ancestors, passing on the family heritage. Knowledge of the past gives a sense of pride and of being rooted. Knowledge of life cycle- Children naturally learn about the life cycle as they see their new born sibling, young parents and aging grandparents