Family & Pets
10 things all grandparents want to tell their grandchildren
As a grandparent, it’s natural to want to share with your family the wisdom you’ve picked up from your life so far. Unsurprisingly, many of us want to share very similar pearls with our grandchildren, so we’ve collected some of the most common pieces of advice that grandparents pass down through the generations.
- Be true to yourself; it doesn’t matter what the rest of the world expects of you if you’d rather be doing something else.
- Be kind to other people; kindness doesn’t cost anything, and is magical.
- Take time to smell the roses; don’t rush through life without making time to enjoy the experiences it brings.
- Good manners are important (but don’t put politeness above your own safety – if a situation feels wrong, don’t stay because you don’t want to offend someone).
- Treat others as you would like to be treated.
- Strive to have your own money – especially a rainy day fund for those unforeseen emergencies.
- Find a partner who will share the household responsibilities with you.
- Love and respect yourself; if you don’t, it’s not fair to expect other people to.
- Always do your best; if you put in the best effort you can in everything you do, then no one can expect more of you.
- You’re only as old as you feel.
What’s the best piece of advice you have to offer your grandchildren? Share it with us in the comments below.