Whenever the question for grandparents rights arises, one is raring for debate. Everyone — regardless of whether he or she has known grandparents or not — has heard much about this debate and has a lot to say. However, supporting one side or the other, that is to say, whether grandparents rights are permissible or not, is highly subjective. And for only one reason. Both sides of the argument are strongly, almost equally tenable.
People who support grandparents rights say that these older people, having a lifetime’s experience behind them, can provide wisest counsel, be the most sympathetic guides and trustworthy managers of household issues. Close on the heels of this comes the parameter of moral responsibility on the part of the grown-up children to care for their aged parents once they are past the prime of their lives.
While these points may not be invalid, the naysayers hold the view that the generation gap is too much for a mutually satisfying relationship to endure. With the development of small family norm and earlier assertion of independence by the younger generation, grandparents rights are not even considered by most families. Most of the times, either the grandparents or the grandchildren tend to give in to the others’ whims, if only to preserve amicability.
The answer, therefore, is not to pick one side of the argument, but to bring awareness on the concept of grandparents rights and let families choose what is best for their particular situation.
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