Do you really love, care and respect your grandparents

Hyderabad, India
March 11, 2008 4:15pm CST
I had seen people desolate and living in a society where the bond of relationship never exists when care and love are utmost important. Yes i am taking about your grandparents (old man and old woman) to what extent would you love, care and respect them after an age of fifty five (55) when they are going nearer and nearer to their death bed or their resting place. What i want to know is why society never cares about their parents after certain age when they themselves know that they would face the situation one day. With some exceptions of course.
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@bobet17 (158)
• Philippines
12 Mar 08
Yes I do love them so much,I always respect my grandparents,we have a lot of good memories before when they still alive,well I still have my grandsparents now from my mother side Im not so close with my grand father I love them both.
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• Hyderabad, India
13 Mar 08
It is good to hear that you actually loved them when people actually do not talk about them. Keep the good work world is small and love is the only thing which we can remember throughout our life.
@nanayangel (7877)
• Philippines
12 Mar 08
Grandfather - My grandfather
Hi there! I can say that I really love my grandparents. As of now, only my grandmother from my father's side and my grandfather from my mother's side are still alive. Both of them far from me. My grandfather is living in the United States and my grandmother is living in Manila. I love them so much that I'll take care of them if I need to when they grow older. I miss them both so much.
• Hyderabad, India
12 Mar 08
Good to hear from you. Old people like love and compassion which matters to them more than anything in this world, which you can usher on them which is more than enough. A snail mail, email or a telephone call would make up their day. Have a very nice day. Love is always two sides they also miss you very much because no one can escape from love.
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@cripfemme (7698)
• United States
12 Mar 08
I love my grandparents. Only one is still alive. I will never let my grandmother go to a nursing home. Firstly, because I'm opposed to them in general. Second, because she's my grandmother and helped my mom take care of me, when I was younger.
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• Hyderabad, India
12 Mar 08
In this busy life where the sound of motor constantly runs in our life, it really gives warmth when we read these posts. It is really novel to hear that you took time out of your schedule to care of your grandparent. Love begets love you love they love ofcourse with some exceptions.
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@Samanthavv (1380)
• United States
11 Mar 08
I love my grandparents more than anything in the world (except for my own daughter of course.) They have been my rock througout my entire life. My mother was a teen mom, and she made a lot of bad decisions that got her into situations she couldn't handle. I ended up living with my grandparents for most of my life. I went back and forth a few times, because my mom would get to a point she thought she could try but then it would fail for some reason or another... But I always knew and loved my grandparents. My mom and I didn't always have the best relationship, but when I got pregnant with my own daughter, I decided to mend it, because I didn't want my baby to see her mother and grandmother not getting along. We're all really close now, but I will never be close to anyone like I am my grandparents.
• Hyderabad, India
12 Mar 08
You are the best mom for your daughter dear. Things happen because people think everything is rosy and then they end up in mess, later it is difficult for them to get out of the situation as it already happened. Support and care are two things which have the capability to change anything in this world. You did a right thing by giving an example to your daughter, in later life when you are a grandparent you will be cared believe me. You will be an example for many people in coming future.
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@julyteen (13252)
• Davao, Philippines
12 Mar 08
in our country home for the aged is not common for everyone to sent their grandparents although some also are irresponsible they didn't think they owed their life to their grandparents...for me i really love my grandparent...i want them to live with until they left this world although old people is hard to deal with but we can make a strategy to battle against their attitude...don't through your grandparents to home for the aged...respect and love them with all your heart.
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• Hyderabad, India
12 Mar 08
Home for the aged is applicable in situations when none of their family members are living so that they can be taken to burial ground. This is how i feel, when we have everyone out here then what is the necessary for them to live else where. Old people attitude, behaviour, thinking, etc change by time. There are many reasons which can be attributed to that but one thought can change everything which is we will be old one day and we need to be cared and the ironic thing is we didnt care anyone. It is good to hear that you are trying to take care of your grandparents.
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@reejane (293)
• Philippines
12 Mar 08
I do love and respect my grandparents since they are the ones weho took care of me since I was a baby until the age of 6 years old. I'm more close to my grandparents than my parents. I find my grandparents an ally. I have 2 sets of grandparents but now I only have one grandmother. The rest are at peace now.
• Hyderabad, India
12 Mar 08
I am really sorry to hear that. Every one will be at peace one day. In old age memories are the only photographs which are present for them and you did a very good job my friend. Wisdom comes thorugh experience and grandparents are like walking encyclopedia. Please keep the good work going. Love begets love they loved you love. Thank you for expressing your thoughts.
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@ngty69 (971)
• India
12 Mar 08
Well, I do love and care for my grandparents. They hold a special place in my heart. Well, its in western culture where old people are made to suffer more. Well, East love and cares for their grandparents. I am not making culprits out of westerns because exceptions will always be there. So don't take it seriously but it is true. Well, as far as I am concerned my motto is "Spread love and you will get love with interest on it". Thanks for reading my response. Goodbye
@Celanith (2327)
• United States
12 Mar 08
I loved my grandparents on my dad's side of the family. And my great-grandma, my grandmother's mother. On my moms side I did not my grandmother very well as her second husband would not let her come around much and my parents did not often go to see her as they lived quite a distance and there was not much time other than holiday breaks due to work. My grandfather on my mom's side I did not know well because mom did not want him around a lot. He had problems and messed around with little girls. She did not want him around us much. I think I saw him about four times my whole life.
• Hyderabad, India
13 Mar 08
Different situations different people. When you love them they are not present. On the other hand when someone feels he needs comfort at certain age there rises a grand pa with his own problems. Situations whatever take care celanith. Thank you very much for posting.
@Trace86 (5030)
• United States
19 Mar 08
Smurfette - A female Smurf.
I miss my grandparents so much! My grandmother on my mother's side was one of my best friends. She always had time for me. I loved to tease her about this one sweatsuit that she had that made her look like a smurf. She was so tiny and cute. She was a wonderful woman and is missed quite a bit.
• Hyderabad, India
19 Mar 08
I miss my grandparents very much. Good thing i hope you have that sweatsuit which keeps the memories of her still alive. Bye the way that duck is very cute.
@sid556 (30953)
• United States
12 Mar 08
I would not say that society never cares for many people do. I will say that far too many are neglectful of the older people. Our family is one that always has cared for older family members. None of them has had to be left alone in a nursing home. My grandparents have all passed and just recently my mom did. we all chipped in our time and took good care of her right until the end. Even the grandchildren volunteered their time to help see that she was comfortable and most important...felt loved. When we were doing this, the hospice people did tell us that it was rare to have family devote so much time. I guess they see it all the time. It is sad to think that it is more common to ignore the old rather than care for them.
@az03r4 (913)
• Indonesia
18 Mar 08
Yeah, of course I really love, care and respect my grandparents, actually for me it's a must. But sometimes if there is any inconvenience caused by them, I occasionally yell at them. But of course, not too loud and rude. Just to show how I feel, but I still keep their heart... :)
• Hyderabad, India
18 Mar 08
It is natural for any animal on this express their feelings. It should not be a must. It is very good to read that you love them, and you respect them from the bottom of your heart
@ayou82 (3450)
• Philippines
18 Mar 08
Yes and we have to respect and love them.. Grandparents knows everything in this world teaches us values thats why we have to give them back the favour of loving and respecting them and taking care as well.What are we if not because of them???
• Hyderabad, India
18 Mar 08
I respect your point of view. It is always good to learn from them their experience and values. We need to give back their favor and love
@yibamao (74)
• China
12 Mar 08
yes i really love my grandparents,in my mind,everyone will old,so you like your grandparents very much,its will a good work to your children,and the grandparents are the parents of your parents,you like them as you like your parents.
• Hyderabad, India
13 Mar 08
You are right yibamao wish every one understands this then this would be a merey place to live
@ruby222 (4847)
18 Mar 08
I loved and very much respected my grandparents,in return they were role models for me.They were hard working people,who were adored by the whole family.Lukily they all lived until a ripe old age!
• Hyderabad, India
18 Mar 08
Hi, Only some people like you are fortunate enough in this world to have their grandparents with them. You are very lucky and you respected them very much.