Why do kids of this generation have a better relationship with their grandparents than did the previous one?
478165
because these grandparents have better stories?\nor\nbecause in these days it is easier to visit a grandparent?
668886
In the United States, our consumer culture and focus on individuality rather than family and community has caused families to become spread out and less connected--both physically and emotionally.  I lived in rural Germany for several years, and I noticed, for example, that grandparents don't go to nursing homes; they move in with their children and help with the grandchildren.  Thus, they often eliminate the need for both nursing homes and child care facilities, and they have a close and cohesive family.  This can be perceived as either positive or negative, though, depending on your value system.  Historically, the American value system has emphasized the individual over the group.
873077
to the extend that people do not communicate face to face anymore.  everything is ny e-mail or the internet.  communication has improved is getting information across faster and easier but i find that i do not go see relatives as much because there is e-mail and instant messaging to do that for me.  spending time on the computer with them is the same as being in person to them for me.
958099
It really depends on what kind of a problem it is. Kids are good at solving certain problems, the elders at solving other kinds of problems.\n\nCertain types of problems didn't exist until recently and few grandparents have had to try to solve them, while the youth knows how they can be solved. The grandparents on the other hand have extensive experience and wisdom that could help them solve the types of problems that have been around for a long time.\n\nThis is one of the reasons why I think it's important that the government consists of a few different generations, not just one generation. They're missing out on important skills their generation lacks that other generations have. The old generation has wisdom and experience, the young generation has fresh ideas, new knowledge and a different outlook on things. A bit of both is good.
428101
i only knew my great-grandmother. she took care of me every day when i was little, but she died when i was 8.  it was cool because she was 80 years older than me which is a whole world of difference.  she could remember back to the turn of the century (1900, not 2000 of course).  she told me stories all the time about how the world was when she was little.  she really valued teaching children nursery rhymes, bible songs, and stories of the past.  i think she was really important in shaping the values i still have. also, i have lots of respect and some sympathy for old people now b/c of her.  it's got to be sad to be old and be living in a world that is so unfamiliar to you and where you don't really feel like you are a valued part of society.  i really miss her even today, but i'm so grateful that i knew her.  i'm sorry you missed out on that, maybe, hopefully, you'll be around to know your own great-grandchildren adn you can make good memories for them like i have.
651328
Yes there is a terrible decline in behavior, manners and rudness!  My feeling is that people have become more and more selfish with each generation.   There is a desperate lack of consideration for anyone but yourself.  Things like road rage, talking on your cell phone in the movie theater, cutting in line ahead of others, tell people around you that you think you are more important than anyone else around and just put up with it because you're allowed to be rude.  But god forbid someone should do any of those things to you!  Sorry to use the word you so much.  Not directed at anyone in particular, hahaha.
913545
No.  That's just how life goes.  I never knew either of my grandfathers.  Fortunately, I knew both my grandmothers.  They made great impressions on my life.  I thank God for them both. And, God bless you for reminding me.  They are both gone now.
106737
I think that it's a normal thing. You are attached to them, and it's perfectly fine to feel sad. Whoever says you're not normal apparently doesn't have kids or grandchildren...and if they do, well, they are sad for thinking it's wrong.
382705
The few I have met (when I was in high school) were just lonely. Sure they had a house bigger than mine, drove nicer cars, and had better clothes. But I had a mom who was there for me at the drop of a hat and they didn't.Their parents were doctors and lawyers and had to work all the time. So when I look back, sure my life probably would have been a hell of a lot easier, but I wouldn't have had the closeness of my parents.
364527
Yes it matters.  Your childhood is what leads you to become the person you are today.  The Child and their views are influenced but the people they grow up with as a peer group and the role models they see in everyday interaction.  Rarely are childhood influences broken with out a major paradigm shift...i.e., trauma.
400714
of course!! why wouldnt they?? they are human beings too, just because theyre old has nothing to do with their happiness or ability to giggle and laugh...dont you ever hang out with your grandparents??
1082010
There is an effect but it is positive. The children have the opportunity to live in a family from different back grounds. Where they can be loved and learn about the world without the prejudice so many children learn from their parents. With more children being brought into the world from these happy loving families the better we all be.
981127
Statistics have shown that families that spend quality time together have a better chance at raising children to be confident, responsible and successful adults.  They learn they are valued and loved and feel secure in their environment.  Spending quality time together no matter what relationship you're in opens the communication gap that can be hard to breach.  The more time you spend together  the more comfortable you feel with one another and are more likely to turn to them in a time of conflict or just for some advise.  So yes it is very important to spend time with my family. It  is extremely important for each one of us!
584194
Why do people of this generation hate the previous generation? The answer lies within the question.
955586
No I don't think people love their children more than in the past.  It takes a lot of selfless love to teach your child to do the right thing no matter what.  Over protection is not love.  In my opinion it is parents giving in to their own fears and neglecting their duty to their child.  I think todays children have overwelming things to fear and the parents job is the same as it always was.  To give them the tools to overcome these fears.  I love the tv shows that teach parents how to parent.  The love has been and always was all a parent had to give.
561208
Well intil recently I was taking  care of my elderly grandpa while raising a child by myself working two jobs AND going to school.  I just graduated and am sooo glad that I was able to make it.  Taking care of my elderly grandpa has been trying at times mainly because he is stubborn and old and moody and when things start hurting him he gets grumpy and lashes out at me and my daughter.  My grandpa is still mobile and can get out sometimes but mostly I do almost all of the shopping and cooking and cleaning and other house work for him.  We also live out in the country so I do a lot of yard work like mowing etc.  But I would not change it for the world when I was nine I lost both of my parents and it was my grandpa who raised me and although I could be anywhere else but here I will never leave his side.  Hope this helps and feel free to e-mail me or IM me anytime.
593700
I think is this day and age of relative affluence, people, and particularly young people and children are used to thing happening automatically and without effort.  Take for example the people of the world living in poverty, and you will find that manners and particularly gratitude are alive and well.  \n\nAlso, people are more independent due to technology and information advances.  All of this leads people to less dependence and appreciation of other people.  \n\nPersonally I view manners and etiquette as being imperative to keep relationships and communities together.  My children will be brought up as I was, being thankful for all of the wonderful things in their lives and accepting of the less than wonderful things, as humility and acceptance are an important flip-side of the manners coin.