If such was the case, Grandpa might
feel strongly not to impose his difficult problems on to Grandchild?
'I don't know if Grandfather can be changed,' I wrote. 'I do believe that
Grandfather needs your understanding and your compassion, and the
same from your spouse or partner. Equally, but perhaps not aware of it,
he needs the understanding and compassion of his Granddaughter. She
keeps reaching out to him; I conclude her sense of compassion is strong.
Compassion will not be a burden to her; to the contrary, reaching out
strengthens her sensitivity and her developing maturity.
In closing, 'I address to Granddaughter the 'suggestion' you asked for:
'Granddaughter, keep trying. Grandpa might not respond, but he hears
you. Do not default; do not ever, ever give up.''
Recapture the Spark
The following article, Joint Day Care for Young and Old, appeared on
the op-ed page of The Wall Street Journal, issue dated December 31,
1986. It is as relevant today as when it was first published.
The author, Tara McLaughlin, was a former day-care administrator in
Washington, D.
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