“Elders relive their childhood with their grandkids.”
This is true as many elders may not have enjoyed watching cartoons or playing many door games when they were children.
Many elderly above 70 plus may not have had the chance to enjoy themselves like the present-day kids, their grandkids.
In those years, games like Ludo, Snake and Ladder, and Carrom board were in our house, and we siblings and friends used to play during the summer holidays. There were no TVs or mobiles to play online games. We used to play in the park in the evenings.
Things changed as we grew up, and our children also played all these games when they were young. They used to play tricks on their grandpa while playing cards.
He, too, enjoyed the fun seeing them happy.
Change in Entertainment
When we became grandparents, a lot of changes happened. The grandkids were exposed to TV and mobiles. They got busy with that. They hardly went out to play in the open ground.
But during weekends and holidays, we sat and watched our favourite cartoon Tom and Jerry when they were small, and we two elders laughed loudly with them and enjoyed fully, munching popcorn, wafers and drank cool drinks.
We became children and revived our childhood years.
We had good fun playing the Snake and Ladder game at times.
When our coin came down the snake, they shouted, “Hey! Grandma has to go down to no. 4,” and clapped and danced. If they reached the top and were happy to win, we enjoyed watching them amused at the small happiness they derived from the coin.
At times, we played cricket and had fun together.
We planned a picnic with the family, and those outings were good fun with some entertainment like songs, Antakshari, and games.
Becoming a child in front of our grandkids when they were small was a good exercise and a positive mental peace to us.
Once they grew up, storytelling and book reading took over. We watched some good children’s movies together, like The Lion King and Cinderella.
We used to cook some dishes together and enjoyed tasting them. All such activities increase bonding.
Later, when the grandkids grew up, they loved to be left alone and needed some ‘space’ as they call it. One has to understand this and leave them like that. If luck is with you, they have dinner together.
The ideas and thinking have changed now. Dining wants to be undisturbed, and one should accept and respect each other’s freedom.
Sometimes we used to listen to some good music and sing along and have fun when all are free and want a change.
Being in childhood years is good mental therapy with the family people. The pleasure and happiness one deserves is to be experienced and cannot be explained in words.
Try and spend time with your young grandchildren whenever you get time. It does help you in keeping your heart happy and strong.
You get to learn new things from them also.
Learn to enjoy life as it comes.
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– Poornima Sivaraman
About the Author:
Poornima Sivaraman, a vibrant 74-year-young retired teacher, embodies a love for life and creativity. With a passion for connecting with people of all ages, she channels her energy into writing across various platforms, contributing to anthologies, and sharing her unique perspectives with readers.
Beyond her literary pursuits, Poornima enjoys singing and has recorded numerous songs on Star Maker, showcasing her melodious voice. A culinary enthusiast, she finds joy in cooking and believes in living a simple, meaningful life. Dedicated to helping others whenever possible, Poornima is a true advocate of kindness and positivity.
