The Parent Gatekeeper
Show Notes
About the Guest
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An increasing number of people are getting married later and acquiring not only adult stepchildren, but stepgrandchildren. Research confirms that adult stepchildren are the gatekeepers to whether or not the stepgrandparent and stepgrandchildren have a loving relationship. The way you get along with your adult stepchildren will probably determine how you get along with your stepgrandchildren. If you want to open and enjoy that stepgrandchild gift, make sure you get along with their mom or dad.
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Ron Deal
Ron L. Deal is one of the most widely read and viewed experts on blended families in the country. He is Director of FamilyLife Blended® for FamilyLife®, founder of Smart Stepfamilies™, and the author and Consulting Editor of the Smart Stepfamily Series
Did your wedding gifts include a toaster, crockpot, and a grandchild?
Ron: Did your wedding gifts include a toaster, crockpot, and a grandchild?
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Ron: An increasing number of people are getting married later in life and acquiring not only adult stepchildren, but stepgrandchildren. Now, your relationship with the stepgrandchildren is probably determined by their parent. Research confirms that in these situations adult stepchildren are the gatekeepers to whether or not the stepgrandparent and stepgrandchildren have a close, loving relationship. The way you get along with your adult stepchildren is probably going to determine how you get along with your stepgrandchildren.
So, if you want to open and enjoy that stepgrandchild gift, make sure you get along with their mom or dad. For FamilyLife Blended I’m Ron Deal.
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