Grandparenting

Grandparenting refers to the role and influence grandparents have in their grandchildren’s lives, providing support, guidance, and emotional connections. It often includes sharing family traditions, offering wisdom, and sometimes assisting with childcare. The term can also relate to policies that favor existing beneficiaries—like grandparents—when changes are made, such as in pension systems, to protect their benefits before introducing new recipients. Overall, grandparenting emphasizes the important, multifaceted relationship grandparents have with their grandchildren, blending family involvement with societal and policy considerations.