New Granny

You probably remember the first time you held your first-born in your arms. Do you remember the fear that you would mess it all up somehow? Do you remember wondering how you ended up with the responsibility of raising this precious child?
I was s scared of doing something wrong with my first-born. It did not help that everyone had an opinion on what was the correct way to do things. It was scary that everyone had very different ideas on what was right and wrong. I did not even feel I was holding my baby right. Every nurse told me something different.
I have now successfully raised three children. They are all wonderful people and are starting families of their own. I have no doubt they will do it right.
The best advice you can give your children is to trust themselves. Tell them they have been raised well and they will know what is right without having to doubt themselves.
Everyone has different ideas on raising children and as long as it is done with love, there is no right or wrong way. Every parent, every family, is different and that is a good thing. Every family will do what is right for their children and they do not need to worry about the wrong way and the right way. They will choose what is right for them.
As a grandparent, the best you can do for your children is to support them in their choices. They will do you proud and your grandchildren will be brought up well. Let them choose how they raise their children. They will love the support and their children will grow strong and proud. Feel free to give advice but do not be offended if your children choose their own way.
There are parents who are affected by drugs, mental problems or who are fanatics. These people are not the average parent and they are not part of this article. They are special cases, not the norm.