Ep. 226: The Essential Role of Grandparents in the Digital Age

We live in a culture where it seems that the generations are at war with one another, families are falling apart – some going no contact, and children are increasingly without skills, purpose, and hope. Perhaps this is because we’ve lost sight of the benefits that intergenerational relationships bring. What children need to learn and experience is not what the internet offers. They need the slow, offline activities that grandparents can teach. They need to be reminded of their roots and to receive a heritage of faith, traditions, memories, virtue, and skills. In today’s podcast, Kelly argues for the essential role grandparents play in children’s lives. Both parents and grandparents listening will receive encouragement and practical steps to restore relationships, establish screen-free relational time between grandparents and grandchildren, persevere with kids who may resist slow, character-building activities, and understand why this is part of God’s design for the family. Articles referenced: The Troubling Rise of Family Estrangement (https://knowablemagazine.org/content/...) Effects of grandparents’ involvement on young children’s resilience (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles...) Socioemotional Engagement with Grandchildren: Associations with Loneliness and Quality of Life (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles...) Grandparents Can Teach What the Internet Cannot (https://braveparenting.net/grandparen...) Scripture referenced: Deuteronomy 4:9 Psalm 78:4-7 Proverbs 17:6 Psalm 127:3 Proverbs 13:22 Ephesians 2:10 Ruth 4:14-17   Upcoming Events: Great Homeschool Convention (https://greathomeschoolconventions.co...) – Round Rock, Texas July 9-11 Kelly & Ryan will both be leading workshops and Brave Parenting will have an exhibitor booth JUST RELEASED: The Managing Media Creating Character STUDENT Study Guide (https://braveparenting.net/product/ma...) ! An 8-week biblical study examining how character is impacted by media and technology. The study can be done individually, in a small group, or even as homeschool curriculum! Great for middle school, high school, and young college students to develop Christlike character, which can then guide their use of media and technology. Get your copy of the STUDENT Study Guide today! (https://amzn.to/4dDBPlT) Need a kids-safe phone? Pinwheel (https://pinwheelkidsandteensphone.pxf...) is our favorite! Book (https://braveparenting.net/events)  a Speaking Event!! Buy the UPDATED book (https://a.co/d/brBRFke) : Managing Media Creating Character (2024 Revised & Updated). Also available on Audible (https://www.audible.com/pd/B0H46PRVTM...) . Get Kelly’s new Study Guide & Workbook (https://a.co/d/3E7jp3Y) , with video teachings for small groups. Check out our brand new Brave Parenting Merch (http://braveparenting.net/shop) Sign up for the Brave Bullet Points newsletter! (https://braveparenting.net/newsletter) This helps us communicate what’s happening without social media – a win for everyone!