Grandparents

Question 1

Transition to Grandparents

Answer 1

• Average age of grandparenthood in US is 49-51 for women and 51-53 for men
• Tranistin is usually viewed positively because
  1. Status changes to valued elder
  2. Immortality through descendants achieved
  3. Re-involvement with personal past
  4. Indulgence of grandchildren

Question 2

Detached Grandparents

Answer 2

• See grandchildren infrequently
• Almost no influence

Question 3

Passive Grandparents

Answer 3

• See grandchildren a couple times a month
• Do not exert much influence

Question 4

Active Grandparents

Answer 4

May see grandchildren a varying number of times a month but are a big influence on their lives