I had the privilege of having two sets of loving grandparents. Votes: 2
The reason grandparents and grandchildren get along so well is that they have a common enemy. Votes: 2
Two of my grandparents died in a car crash. Sucks, 'cause they would have lived to a hundred. Votes: 2
If you're lucky enough to still have grandparents, visit them, cherish them and celebrate them while you can. Votes: 2
All parents are an embarrassment to their kids. Often, grandparents are the relief. Kids don't have to resist you. Votes: 2
Industrial agriculture freed many people to pursue lives their parents and grandparents could never have. It made America modern. Votes: 2
I'm Cuban. Both my parents are Cuban. My grandparents are, too. Although I have no idea where Fit comes from. Votes: 2
I'm incredibly optimistic about what individuals can do. We have technology that our grandparents would have given their eye teeth for. Votes: 2
When I'm at my grandparents', I know I literally have to do nothing but relax, enjoy myself, and enjoy my family members' company. Votes: 2
I am not ashamed of my grandparents for having been slaves. I am only ashamed of myself for having at one time being ashamed. Votes: 2
I'm really confident. I had a perfect childhood. I had perfect parents and grandparents. They just love me, simply. So I have no fears. Votes: 2
All my friends had grandparents who had accents. I thought all grandparents were supposed to have accents. My friends were all second-generation, as I was. Votes: 2
Maybe there is no actual place called hell. Maybe hell is just having to listen to our grandparents breathe through their noses when they're eating sandwiches. Votes: 2
Most Americans have parents or grandparents who immigrated to this country, and we know the hardships they faced, from learning the language to dealing with prejudice. Votes: 2
Conversations with my mother, father, my grandparents, as I've grown up have obviously driven me towards wanting to try and make a difference as much as possible. Votes: 2
Boys and girls, have confidence in the direction and counsel and advice of your parents and grandparents who love you more than anybody else in the world does. Votes: 2
That's the privilege of being a grandparent - they can indulge the children while parents have to be the bad guy. Grandparents can also be subversive and naughty with them. Votes: 2
Why do we love our grandparents so much? Part of the reason I think has to do with the tremendous natural affection and affinity that kids have for older people, whether they are their actual grandparents or not. Votes: 2
Just look at my face. Its an extraordinary experience. All of my friends who are grandparents have been saying, just wait, a bit cynically, but its just extraordinary. You feel like a child again yourself. Just walking on air. Votes: 2
Brantford was the fixed point of my universe, growing up. Both sets of grandparents lived there, with various cousins and uncles and aunts, and no matter how far we'd moved off, we came back there for regular visits. In a way no other houses have ever been, my grandparents' houses were 'home,' and the sale of the last of those houses was hard. Votes: 2
I am not ashamed of my grandparents for having been slaves. I am only ashamed of myself for having at one time being ashamed Votes: 0
If grandparents want to have a meaningful and constructive role, the first lesson they must learn is that becoming a grandparent is not having a second chance at parenthood! Votes: 0
Knowing more about family history is the single biggest predictor of a child's emotional well-being. Grandparents can play a special role in this process, too. Votes: 4 Bruce Feiler
Having a baby can be a scream. Votes: 4 Joan Rivers