Grandparents’ Day on September 8 is observed to celebrate the bond between grandparents and grandchildren.
Grandparents not only love us more than our parents but they also teach us some of the most important lessons about life. They play an integral role in shaping our lives and guide us when we are nothing, stand by us when the world is in our opposition, console us when we are emotionally broken, assist us when we are helpless, and protect us when we are in trouble.
Hence, we must always be with them and try to gain their love and warmth as no one can replace them. Through their prayers and good wishes, we succeed in our life and we progress in achieving our goals.
Grandparents are like angels in disguise. They always watch out for us and pray for us even when we don’t know it. They provide us a safe space on which we can always count on. They not only help their children and grandchildren in their learning and growth but also foster good habits and moral values amongst them. They are the vitamins for the child’s development. They are the ones who have made our parents the way they are. It is because of their upbringing that our parents love us immensely and care for us the same way our grandparents did when they were children.
My grandparents have always shown me what it means to live a life of fun, kindness and generosity.
Grandparents are the eldest members of a family. They are the ones who take care of the whole family. Grandparents are the heads of a family and are the decision-makers of a family. It is a true blessing to have grandparents along with us. They are the ones who have built the path for our parents, so they are the best decision-makers for us. Grandparents are the ones who can teach us about mistakes and show us the right path. Therefore, grandparents are the essential part of a family without whom our lives would have been miserable. It is a blessing to have our grandparents with us. Grandparents are the ones who make a complete family after our parents. They are the oldest members of a family who take responsibility for the entire family. Kids are adored the most by their grandparents and they spend quality time with them.
—The writer is contributing columnist, based in Mumbai, India
