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Influence Of Grandparents

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Bri Darnell Dr. Bonds zEnglish 1B February 9th, 2018 Cruciality of Grandparents According to an ancient Chinese proverb, “The old are the precious gem in the center of the household.” Universally, the concept of grandparents and elders being beacons of wisdom and culture exists in several cultures, from American to ancient African cultures. However, with the decreasing influence of grandparents in contemporary society, their influence has steeply declined. Grandparents should be respected and revered for their wisdom, the lessons they offer, and the way they sustain culture. Being considered an “elder” means that a person has several years of experience behind them. These experiences could potentially lead and educate the following generations. …show more content…

These teachings come from her childhood; as an African American girl growing up in the 1930s, she faced poverty and prejudice. In an effort to strengthen her grandsons’ character and promote a stronger community, she passes her experiences onto her grandchildren in hopes they will know and understand the struggles others face. Another applicable example comes from an excerpt of All of My Bad Habits I Learned From Grandpa by Nancy B. Kennedy; the section is titled “Bread Dough and Boots.” In this short story, Kennedy explains how her grandfather nearly lost his hand. He was using a horse-drawn mower, which were not reliable due to the fact they constantly jammed. When he moved to clear the gears by hand, the horses startled, nearly severing his right hand. However, doctors were able to reattach it, but his tendons could not be reconnected. Despite the lack of muscle connection, her grandfather was able to reteach himself to write legibly as well as drive the horses using his disabled hand. He even went so far as to take over the farm until 1938, 24 years after his injury (Kennedy). From the perseverance of her grandfather, Kennedy learned that little was impossible if effort and tenacity were …show more content…

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