What is a grandparent?
(taken from papers written by a class of 8-year-olds)
Grandparents a man and a lady who have no little children of their own. They like other people's.
A grandfather is a man and a grandmother is a woman.
Grandparents don't have to do anything except be there when we come to see them. They are so old they shouldn't play hard or run. It is good when they drive us to shops and give us money.
When they take us for walks they slow down past things like pretty leaves and caterpillars.
They show us and talk to us about the color of flowers and also why we shouldn't step on 'cracks.'
They don't say 'hurry up!'
Usually grandmothers are fat, but not too fat to tie your shoes.
They wear glasses and funny underwear.
They can take their teeth and gums out.
Grandparents don't have to be smart.
They have to answer questions like 'Why isn't GOD married?' and "Why do dogs chase cats?'
When they read to us, they don't skip. They don't mind if we ask for the same story again.
Everybody should try to have a grandmother, especially if you don't have a television because they are the only grown ups who like to spend time with us.
They know we should have snacktime before bedtime and they say prayers with us eveery time and kiss us even when we've acted bad.
Grandpa is the smartest man on earth! He teaches me good things but I don't get to see him enough to be as smart as him.
It's funny when they bend over, you can hear gas leaks and they blame their dog.
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