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A little child follows his/her grandparents around with
adoring eyes. For years, they experience this incredible bond. Then through
a metamorphose called puberty, the adoring child turns into a teenager.
A teenager, who cherishes his/her grandparents, yet, now wants to be with
his/her friends more than them. Intellectually, grandparents get this
but their heart is another story. During this Christmas season, I really
encourage teenagers to visit their grandparents with adoring eyes. You
could use this time to
* learn more about your family history
* look at family pictures
* listen to stories
* play
* do some of the things that you use to do when you were a child
* have philosophical discussions about life, religion, love, marriage,
etc.
* share with them what is going on in your life
* ask their opinion
* watch a movie or TV together while munching on popcorn
* do things for them around the house
The best present a teenager could give their grandparents is uninterrupted
time (no cell phones going off) with them.
Sharron Thurlkill
A therapist at Lutheran Counseling Services.
She works with adolescents and their families.
She can be reached at 972-247-7028 X 132.
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