Grandparents play very important role in the lives of their grandchildren, though it is often indirect. They are often seen as helping hands to their parents in bringing them up.
Grandparents are often seen as "stress buffers," family "watchdogs," "roots," "arbitrators," and "supporters”. The children share unique relationships with them which gives them support both emotionally and mentally. Grandparents can be a major support during family disruptions.
Sometimes they're playmates for their grandchildren. They're very often role models and mentors for younger generations. They are also historians -- teach values, instilling ethnic heritage, and passing on family traditions. Increasing numbers of grandparents care for their grandchildren during the day or have legal full custody of their grandchildren, making them surrogate parents. These grandparents have a particularly strong influence.
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