In many families, grandparents are that safe space children and teenagers turn to when the world feels overwhelming. It’s a form of emotional protection that allows kids to be themselves, without filters or demands.
With this type of grandparent, the grandchildren can confess a mistake, cry over a frustration, or simply be who they are without fear of being told off, criticised or judged immediately. During the intense teen years, where a parent’s gaze can sometimes feel loaded with rules and expectations, this figure can in fact become an emotional lifeline. In our fast-paced, screen-dominated world, this emotional role is undoubtedly more…
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