The Role of Grandparents

In a time when speed and screens dominate our days, what if the greatest source of wisdom was sitting quietly in the same home?
In this heartfelt video, Sabina Khatri reintroduces us to the often-overlooked power of grandparents in children’s lives. Drawing from the cultural richness of multi-generational households, she reminds us that older adults are not just caregivers—but storytellers, mentors, and quiet anchors in a child’s emotional world.
Learn how schools and homes can intentionally involve grandparents—not just as elders to be cared for, but as active partners in learning and healing. From school activities to meaningful homework tasks, discover simple ways to reconnect children with the generations that shaped us.
This video is part of the EU-funded “Building Safe and Happy Spaces” project, in collaboration with UNODC and NACTA.

00:00 – Introduction to the Role of Grandparents
00:11 – Understanding the value of grandparents in modern homes
00:56 –The unique three-generation structure and its emotional impact
01:16 – The magical bond between young children and elderly family members
01:39 – Reducing parental burden through grandparent involvement
01:47 – The need to define grandparents’ roles in schools and learning spaces
02:07 – Including grandparents in curriculum and school activities
02:43 – Inviting them to share stories, skills, and traditions
02:54 – “Explain with love” – a powerful message from elders
03:32 – Rethinking the way we assign homework in schools
03:56 – Homework that builds intergenerational connections
04:06 – Encouraging interviews with grandparents as learning tools
04:16 – Teaching children to slow down and listen with patience
04:40 – Using school tasks to develop empathy for the elderly
05:08 – Example: Visiting a sick family member as homework
05:26 – Connecting homework with real relationships at home
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Видео The Role of Grandparents канала Kiran Foundation