Grandparent Experience Tool
1.
Did you grow up with grandparents who played a strong role in your life?
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2.
Before you had your first grandchild, did you have a preconceived notion of what being a grandparent would be like?
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3.
What three words would you use to describe the ideal grandparent?
4.
Does your relationship resemble the relationship you had with your own grandparents?
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5.
Do your children (the parents of your grandchildren) look to you often for parenting advice?
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6.
Do you strictly follow parental preferences and rules for the children (such as no sweets, screen time, etc)?
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7.
Does your children’s parenting style affect the amount of time you would like to spend together with their family?
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8.
Are there times when you feel that your adult children rely on you too much, or take advantage of you in some ways?
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9.
When you have a significant difference of opinion with your children in what you consider an important aspect of your grandchild’s life, is it easy for you to discuss the topic with your children?
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10.
Where do you turn when you are struggling with a grandparenting challenge? Whom do you trust for grandparenting advice?
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