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12 Reasons Why Grandfathers Are Better Than Fathers – Ep 101

12 Reasons Why Grandfathers Are Better Than Fathers – Ep 101

FromDad University Podcast


12 Reasons Why Grandfathers Are Better Than Fathers – Ep 101

FromDad University Podcast

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Length:
21 minutes
Released:
Feb 7, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

For episode 101, Jason’s father Steve joins in on the podcast to discuss 12 reasons why grandfathers are better than fathers.  This list assumes the grandparents on not the primary caretaker of the child nor do they take care of them very regularly.  The list is really about the grandparents that get to see their grandkids ever so often. 1) They get to feed them sugar and treats and not feel guilty about it.  You also can include fast food on this one.  Grandparents don’t care if the kids eat some bad stuff.  It’s more about enjoying life at that point. 2) They can focus more on the fun.  They don’t have to deal with school, chores, or day to day activities.  when grandparents are around, it’s about fun. 3) They have plenty of time.  They aren’t usually in a hurry to get to the next thing nor are they typically really busy. 4) They are smart.  They seem to know so much about the world.  They know facts and statistics.  Even when they really don’t know what they are talking about, they give the impression they do.  Kids eat it up. 5) They know history.  For some, they really were alive during the events grandkids learn in school.  It can be facinating for a kid to hear a story about being in the war, or when the man went on the moon.  This is the real thing. 6) They tell stories.  Whether the stories are about war or how milk was 10 cents when they were a kid, they can tell stories like nobody else.  In fact they can also tell the same stories over and over. 7) They like giving presents.  While we do podcasts about being present instead of giving presents, grandpa can buy the child’s love …
Released:
Feb 7, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Advice For Fathers on Parenting, Relationships, and Family Life