Grandparents rearing kids can get support
In today's society, an increasing number of grandparents are raising their grandchildren. I support this as long as it is in the child's best interest.
I am in my early 50s, a wife, mother and an undergraduate student at UNCG. This situation is relevant to me because a couple of months ago my whole life changed when my grandchildren came to live with me. Thus, I can relate to the struggles of other grandparents in my situation.
There are so many things that all parents or guardians have to be aware of, such as computers, cell phones and text messaging, transportation, helping with homework (if you can), and attending extracurricular activities. Raising grandchildren at an older age demands much more mental, physical and emotional energy.
Resources are available to grandparents and guardians, and I would like to share some: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Medicaid, food banks, Agency on Aging, universities and colleges, churches, United Way, support groups, and Social Services. These and other agencies can be a tremendous support as we struggle to do our best for these wonderful children.
Pamela Id-Deen
Greensboro