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Did you spend a lot of time with your grandparents while growing up?
| Response | Percent | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| They were around often | 64% | 549 | |
| Only on holidays and vacations | 23% | 205 | |
| I didn’t get the chance to know them | 12% | 103 | |
| Total | 857 | ||
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Comments
lawrenceks66 2 years, 7 months ago
And I miss them so much every day. They were such wonderful people ...
Ron Holzwarth 2 years, 7 months ago
I wish I had discussed my very serious problem that occured January 19, 1986 with them back when it was still possible.
Today, I can only wonder what their reaction would have been.
none2 2 years, 7 months ago
This poll is somewhat incomplete. They should have also added the ability to also ask if your grandparents were your primary care takers and/or lived with you. It is more common than you might think. For some it may have been just a portion of your childhood, for others, it could have been their for their entire childhood.
misplacedcheesehead 2 years, 7 months ago
My maternal grandma and paternal grandfather werw an intergral part of my life. One of the other two died long before I was born, and the other when I was two months old. The two grandparents I knew were gold to me; wouldn't have traded them for the world.
rlsd 2 years, 7 months ago
They were all gone before 5th grade so I only remember one. But I had an adopted one that was wonderful. My cousin's Grandma.
Pywacket 2 years, 7 months ago
I could check all three responses. Never had a chance to know either grandfather, as they died when I was small. Spent a lot of time with my maternal grandmother, as she lived in the same town as we did. Only got to see my paternal grandma (and step-grandpa) when they could come and see us from California. They still managed to be a loving, supportive, and wonderful presence in my life.
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