Viva:Unwritten rules of grandparenting

Being a grandparent is a major milestone in the journey of life. For those who have taken years to learn how to parent, becoming a grandparent requires a completely different set of rules, and often times, the ability to readjust as the family dynamics change.

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Its important to understand these unwritten rules in order to maximise your joy in grandparenting, as well as maintaining a loving and fulfilling intergenerational family life.

A research finds that parents see parenting and disciplining their children as their own responsibility, and the disagreement from grandparents can often lead to unresolved long term conflict.