https://doi.org/10.21697/fp.2015.2.10
Apart from parents, grandparents have a big influence on the upbringing of children. They are often the ones who show their grandchildren life, teach how to behave, and uphold a tradition. Empirical studies of the author have shown that over 80% of the respondents have a good and a very good relationship with his or her family. Elderly people communicate with their family every day, several times a week, or several times a month. According to 90% of the respondents, they are treated well by their families, they feel loved and needed. In extended families generation bonds are very strong. Older people have a lot more experience and wisdom, so with normal relations, they can become a source of inspiration for the younger generation. According to 93% of the students, their grandparents were (or still are) authority. Young people would like to be as their ancestors. Older people perform the function of caring. They satisfy their grandchildren’s most significant needs and shape their personality traits. They try to convey moral principles, care and upbringing, and a sense of love, as well as knowledge of a family history.
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