Son is obsessed with his grandad

[liklypaddy]

His dad isn't in his life at the moment. He's only 21 months old. He's developed an obsession with his grandad (who we live with) and it's so, so lovely.

I worry that he would be damaged not growing up with that male role model but I realise now that this may be an irrational fear.

Anyone care to tell me any lovely stories re your children and their grandparents, whilst we're here?

I'm female, I grew up without my Dad too, even to this day my Grandad is still my best friend. He's been my biggest inspiration, and I love nothing more than visiting him for a cup of tea and a crossword now. So long as your little one has positive role models in their life, I don't think not having a dad is such a bad thing. I'd much rather have no contact than sporadic and unpredictable. You sound like you're raising such a lovely little boy, you're doing very well. I bet your Dad loves it too!

Since my oldest was two my husband and I shared a house with my parents although we had our own kitchen/bathroom/living room. My kids adored their grandparents.

I grew up living with my Nan and Grandad they were wonderful people and taught me so much. I miss my Grandad constantly he honestly was just amazing he taught me to never give in to anything and I have a million wonderful memories of him.