The grandparent/grandchild relationship

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How much do you encourage the relationship between your parents and their grandchildren? Do you need to make all the plans to ensure they have a relationship or are they more forthcoming in offering help with childcare or even just visiting?

I made sure my DC had a close relationship with their GP. As a result my kids had a safe space with people they loved and adored and still do even now they’re adults.

And I don’t care what anyone says, this doesn’t happen organically - you do need to facilitate it and make sure they have events and times together from a young age so that they bond.

My parents have babysat twice when my sons were small. They are now young adults and don't have a close relationship with my parents. The effort has to be there from both sides

My DPs see my DC almost everyday. I’ve never had to foster/encourage it, it’s just how it was. They see my MIL maybe once a year for about 2 minutes. She’s not interested so we’re not interested 🤷🏼‍♀️