If you are blessed with grandchildren, I am sure you enjoy
spending time with them and helping the young families juggle work and
parenting.
I was lucky to hold my grandchildren as babies, watch them
walking and learning to talk. I babysat them often as toddlers and preschoolers. Later I drove them to school and various activities, attended sports game,
gym competitions, piano lessons, karate sessions,... Now I have the joy of
seeing them turning into beautiful teenagers who come to grandma with exciting
stories and challenging questions.
Talking about challenging questions!
My friends, I need help
with the answer. How do you respond when your granddaughter asks you? “At what
age did Mommy have her first date?”
After the first shock, I answered very slowly while
furiously squeezing my brain for an answer that would convince and satisfy my
inquisitive teenager without aggravating her parents.
“Huh...hmm, at...huh...if I remember well...your
mommy had her first date in college. In high school, she often went out with a
group of friend to social gatherings, football games, and school picnics. And
you know,” I quickly added. “Your mommy always told me where and with whom she was
going out. I knew I could trust her because she would never hide anything from
me.”
How would you answer this tricky question, keeping in mind
that you want your granddaughter to turn into a self-confident adult
well-adjusted to the present life, a friendly person who respects herself and
others, and looks at life with a smile and an open-mind, and a decent young
woman with good values who knows where to draw the line?
Your turn. Please,
help with your answers.
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Wedding Surprise is Book 4 of Holiday Babies Series.
