WHY IT’S IMPORTANT FOR KIDS TO SPEND TIME WITH GRANDPARENTS ?!
Skip to content Infoworld WHY IT’S IMPORTANT FOR KIDS TO SPEND TIME WITH GRANDPARENTS ?! Better emotional intelligence Researchers in the UK found that children who spent more time with their grandparents were at a decreased risk for having emotional and behavioral issues. Improved attitude towards older people Spending time with grandparents can greatly reduce negative attitudes of ageism in young people. Grandparents make kids happy Retired grandparents may have more energy and patience when playing with younger children. Prosocial behaviors Grandparents’ financial and emotional support was shown to increase their grandchild’s prosocial behavior, according to a Brigham Young University research. Teaches things that parents don’t Parents are at their best in teaching all kinds of wonderful things to their kids, but there are some big and small things that grandpa and grandma can teach the little ones better. Understanding of family history Grandparents can teach the new generation all...