Would Tom find it as sad if it was a Grandfather?
People are living productive lives longer... women are more than 'home-bodies' these days....
I dont see anything sad about a woman that doesn't feel obligated to sacrifice her later years because her kids decided to have kids...
My Grandparents spent the vast majority of the time (when I knew them) in their mobile home watching TV and essentially not going out much- I enjoyed my visits with my grandfather, and hearing about his experiences, but IF I live to that age I wouldnt live like that- I would hope to still be working on something I enjoy. If I feel that way why is it sad if a woman feels that way?
If the 'Granny' has a job, I think it is wrong to insist that she interrupt her life because her offspring decided to breed. "Sorry, I cant help with the kids, hon- nanna has to go to a design review for a particle accelerator..." - Not something I find sad. What better role model could you ask for your daughter?
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The social dynamics are changing....
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- Want Grandma? Get an appointment.
- Sounds like just another Baby Boomer singing the song...
- Why sad? (n/t)
- Loss is always sad.
- Thanks, Mary Anne.
- The social dynamics are changing....
- "Would Tom find it as sad if it was a Grandfather?" Yes.
- Don't have kids, do you? :-)
- ...but children are not.
- Again....
- I have to agree 100%with MA on this.
- Of course you do, but then- you ARE a neanderthal
- Wisdom from a "Neanderthal".
- Thank you.
- Cut R.L. some slack.
- I read that article a couple of months ago....
- LOL
- Cut R.L. some slack.
- A prime example of what happens when kids aren't given enough love.
- Of course you do, but then- you ARE a neanderthal
- Loss is always sad.