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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You are not the problem. We have this issue in our family and we struggle to find ways for grandparents and kids to connect. When they were younger bored games were great, coking with them was fun, but now they are all teens and active. They love video games (grandparents could never play even when they were 40) or being active outside, but grandparents have trouble walking. We try to invite them to all kids activities, performances, sports ect because they can sit and watch the kids. Meals together are always good too. [/quote]

Be proud you are taking the time and effort to do your best - many don't.

There is another way to look at situations this: How about the teen kids try and do something the grandparents like and are able to do?  That way grandparents aren't stuck in a spectator mode.

Literally, many grandparents are reduced to being on sidelines but not much else. With a little imagination, there are other things teens/grandparents can do[b] together[/b] even if it's something as "old fashioned" as going out to a movie with them, learning how to do some craft/hobby, etc.

This is a good time for teens to learn compassion and meeting elderly where they are. [/quote]

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