It is a sad commentary grandparents that feel as though that the number of grandchildren is a competition. Sadder for those who do not have grandchildren.
My family can be traced back to 1590 (Germans keep good records!). I have two sons and two grandsons, so I feel the pressure is off me to keep our surname going.
Are all the Olivia Hatleys old enough to be grandmothers, or just those who have written her ? First names rise and fall in popularity. (I think Olivia is currently back in fashion.)
Sadder still is having grandchildren that live far away and other grandchildren who were abducted by their mother during a divorce and you don’t even know where they are.
My comment that it is sadder not to have grandchildren, is in reference to those who do and do not let you forget the fact as if they are trophies. Even sadder when someone can’t have children or their children can’t have children, ie grandchildren.I know of such a person who always had to be the center of attention and in the same social circle a woman who had several miscarriages.
Children are our future. They are a sign of hope and what might be. There are many valid reasons to chose not to have children. To choose not to procreate because you have no hope for the future is the saddest of all and says much more about you than any situation you may find yourself in. Unless you are in a place like Ukrane or Venezuela, things are rarely as bad as you may perceive them to be.
stairsteppublishing about 2 years ago
It is a sad commentary grandparents that feel as though that the number of grandchildren is a competition. Sadder for those who do not have grandchildren.
some idiot from R'lyeh Premium Member about 2 years ago
It’s pretty easy to win a competition if you set the victory requirements.
Yakety Sax about 2 years ago
he who dies with the most toys, still dies……………
walstib Premium Member about 2 years ago
My family can be traced back to 1590 (Germans keep good records!). I have two sons and two grandsons, so I feel the pressure is off me to keep our surname going.
MuddyUSA Premium Member about 2 years ago
When you make life a completion with others….somebody has to lose?
I was FRAMED!!!!!! about 2 years ago
14 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Counting all the grand nieces/nephews would put the number close to 60.
christelisbetty about 2 years ago
Are all the Olivia Hatleys old enough to be grandmothers, or just those who have written her ? First names rise and fall in popularity. (I think Olivia is currently back in fashion.)
Jaymi Cee Premium Member about 2 years ago
I don’t know. You don’t know what life is like for either of those other Olivia Hatleys. Either of them might be much happier or much worse off.
dlkrueger33 about 2 years ago
Sadder still is having grandchildren that live far away and other grandchildren who were abducted by their mother during a divorce and you don’t even know where they are.
stairsteppublishing about 2 years ago
My comment that it is sadder not to have grandchildren, is in reference to those who do and do not let you forget the fact as if they are trophies. Even sadder when someone can’t have children or their children can’t have children, ie grandchildren.I know of such a person who always had to be the center of attention and in the same social circle a woman who had several miscarriages.
stepzla about 2 years ago
Children are our future. They are a sign of hope and what might be. There are many valid reasons to chose not to have children. To choose not to procreate because you have no hope for the future is the saddest of all and says much more about you than any situation you may find yourself in. Unless you are in a place like Ukrane or Venezuela, things are rarely as bad as you may perceive them to be.
For the record, I have 8 grandkids. =)
skyriderwest about 2 years ago
Kamloops? My son was working on a construction project there last week. Nice place.