Positive Relationships
What is one way a grandparent can show love and support to a grandchild?
Spending time with them, helping them, or listening to them.
(Sciplino & Kinshott, 2019)
What is one negative feeling a grandchild might experience when interacting with a grandparent?
Boredom or awkwardness.
(Chereches et al., 2026
What was the most common way grandparents and grandchildren interacted during childhood in the first study?
Face-to-face.
(Sciplino & Kinshott, 2019)
What type of support did grandchildren commonly receive from grandparents as children?
Caregiving and practical help
(Sciplino & Kinshott, 2019)
Your grandparent lives several hours away. What could you do to maintain your relationship?
Call, video chat, text, or make plans to visit
What is one positive emotion grandparents may experience when spending time with their grandchildren?
Love or pride
(Chereches et al., 2026)
What is one thing that can make it harder for grandparents and grandchildren to maintain a close relationship?
Living far apart.
(Sciplino & Kinshott, 2019)
As grandchildren become adults, does contact with grandparents generally increase or decrease?
Decrease
(Sciplino & Kinshott, 2019)
What emotion did many grandchildren associate with seeing their grandparents as children?
Excitement
(Sciplino & Kinshott, 2019)
Your grandparent wants to help you, but you are becoming more independent. What could both of you do to maintain a healthy relationship?
Communicate about what kind of support is wanted and respect each other's boundaries.
(Sciplino & Kinshott, 2019)
How can grandparents help grandchildren feel connected to their family?
By sharing family traditions, knowledge, values, and experiences.
(Chereches et al., 2026)
How can too much involvement from a grandparent potentially become a problem?
It can cross boundaries and become interference in the grandchild's life.
(Sciplino & Kinshott, 2019)
What are two ways adult grandchildren may stay in contact with grandparents when they don't see them in person as often?
Phone calls and the internet.
(Sciplino & Kinshott, 2019)
As grandchildren become adults, what type of support may grandparents provide?
Financial and emotional support.
(Sciplino & Kinshott, 2019)
Your grandparent regularly tells you stories about your family's history. What positive part of the relationship does this demonstrate?
Passing down family knowledge and identity.
Why can a strong grandparent-grandchild relationship continue to be important when the grandchild becomes an adult?
The relationship can continue to provide emotional support and connection.
(Sciplino & Kinshott, 2019)
What are two negative emotions examined in the 2026 study?
Sadness, worry, loneliness, irritation, or boredom.
(Chereches et al., 2026)
Why might grandparents and grandchildren communicate less frequently when the grandchild becomes an adult?
Distance, time restraints, and new responsibilities can make frequent contact more difficult.
(Sciplino & Kinshott, 2019)
What can change about the relationship when the grandchild becomes an adult?
The grandchild can begin supporting the grandparent as well.
(Sciplino & Kinshott, 2019)
You don't see your grandparent as often after going to college, but you still have meaningful conversations when you talk. Does this necessarily mean your relationship has become worse?
No. Relationships can have less frequent contact while maintaining or developing appreciation and meaningful communication.
(Sciplino & Kinshott, 2019)
What are three important parts of a grandparent-grandchild relationship identified in the first reading?
Support, contact, and attitude/emotion.
(Sciplino & Kinshott, 2019)
True or False: Every interaction between a grandparent and grandchild will make the grandparent feel positive emotions.
False. The research found mostly positive associations, but some sadness and worry were also reported during grandchild contact
(Chereches et al., 2026)
True or False: Less frequent contact automatically means that grandparents and grandchildren have a worse relationship.
False. The study found that contact can decrease while appreciation and meaningful communication increase.
(Sciplino & Kinshott, 2019)
What two feelings toward grandparents became more common for participants as they became adults?
Appreciation and respect
(Sciplino & Kinshott, 2019)
A grandparent spends time with their grandchild and afterward feels both proud and worried. Is this possible according to the research?
Yes. The 2026 study found increased positive emotions such as pride and love, while some sadness and worry were also reported.
(Chereches et al., 2026)