With grandchildren, life puts a crown on our heads
Margot Käßmann is a mother of four and grandmother of seven. In her new book, she writes about the precious time we spend with our grandchildren. About the happiness of giving these young people the most important things in life: Roots and wings. The bestselling author sensitively formulates texts on all the topics and questions that move grandparents. The enormous gratitude one feels for one's grandchildren. But also a slight worry about how the young family will cope with the new situation. Can one help? Is it okay to get involved? And what is the best way to settle into the new role? How do you strike the right balance between closeness and distance to children and grandchildren? Where might tensions and conflicts be hidden? There is also room for religious topics: rituals, and good traditions. How to bestow blessings on the grandchildren.
"'The crown of the aged are the children's children,' says the Bible. And yes, with grandchildren, life puts a crown on us; we are, in a sense, crowned with the blessing that these children represent. In grandchildren, you see virtually how your own life leaves living traces." Margot Käßmann
