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Fragile egos cannot coexist harmoniously, and therefore grandparents should never interfere with the parenting of their grandchildren. Hard feelings can occur, and then pretty soon moments in time will slip away, and a lifetime of enjoyment could be missed. Grandma and grandpa should be providing good, safe fun and not concerning themselves in any way, shape or form with discipline or parenting. Advice can be offered, but only in a constructive manner.

Grandparents are an extension of the parents, a silent, minor partner with which to raise the grandchildren. The role should never be confused. There have to be clear, concise lines drawn in the sand as to what goes where and when. At no cost should the grandparents ever interfere with the parenting of their grandchildren. Their expertise duly noted, and their advice taken for what it is worth, the bottom line always needs to come from the parents.

The role of the grandparent is not to parent, rather to love, honor and respect their grandchildren. Grandparents need to nurture and teach their grandchildren, but they should never interfere with the parenting aspect of the rearing process. The grandparents should try to do all sorts of things with the grandchildren that they do not get to do otherwise. Interference of any sort can lead to conflicts of epic proportions. A parent should never feel questioned about their ability to rear a child, or else they may eventually become fearful of making mistakes. Any advice on wrongdoing should be taken care of in private, away from the prying eyes and ears of the grandchildren.

A grandparent's role is one of great prestige in the eyes of myriads of people. Grandparents long to assist in the caring of their grandchildren, and it is a wonderful opportunity for both grandparent and grandchild, as well as for the parents. Having your child become acquainted nicely with their grandparents can give great joy to all involved. But there are boundaries that need not ever be stepped across. The role of the parent is to discipline and make decisions based on their own wants and needs for their child.

The grandparent is not necessarily for spoiling with goodies, but spoiling with affection. The grandparent can foster a wonderful relationship that can stand the test of time if they play their cards correctly. Not interfering with the parental aspects of life is beneficial. The grandparent needs only to provide a warm, safe, loving environment for the grandchildren to enjoy. If the grandchildren

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