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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Seems there's a rise of grandparents who really don't want to take care of little kids, even just for a weekend. At least this is what I'm seeing a lot in my various circles. They're more tired and less tolerant than what I remember grandparents being like when I was a kid.

Do you think they want to more fully check out, or at least give themselves a simpler reason to not be involved?[/quote]

So sad. My dad passed away 5 years ago and he was sooooo involved and loved to be with his grandsons (5 grandkids).  He was on the sidelines of all of their sports' games, came to school events, talked to them about all kinds of things.  Bonded over the love of history with my oldest and sports trivia with the youngest.  He always was there to make them laugh.  My mom was at the games too and did all kinds of arts and crafts with them, baked with them, etc.  They took them to the movies when they were younger, etc.

My own grandparents were over 6 hours a way and we only saw them once a year.  I see the difference in relationships and I am really thankful my kids had the monthly sleepovers with my mom and dad.

I am really sad my dad missed the teen years with my boys because they were so incredibly close to him and he really made a huge difference in their lives for the better.[/quote]

You had a great dad. My dad is like that and so is my mom. I am so blessed. [/quote]

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