At the story's conclusion, the toys and characters were back in a
familiar and comfortable setting.
Deliberate destructive behavior in stories and anecdotes for the very
young, I believe, serves no useful purpose. The young are already
exposed to far more negative forces in the general run of storybooks,
television shows, Internet games and the real world. Grandpas and
grandmas don't need to pile them on. To the contrary, grandparents can
influence a young mind toward reason and compassion. The tales they
tell can be stabilizing forces in the day-to-day bustle and high excitement
of the very young and, by the nature of a grandparent's role, suggest
channels for positive values.
First Letter to a Distant Grandchild
Don't let that blank sheet of paper intimidate you. Here's a model that
you can rework to suit your situation:
Grandma and Grandpa now live in a house that is very far from the town
in which you live. We'll still see each other as often as we can, but
sometimes the wait will be just a little bit longer.
One way for us to visit is by telephoning.
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