Importance Of My Grandmother

When growing up I knew my grandmothers from both sides of the family because they were still alive. I did not see my grandfather from my parental side because he died before I was born, but I was able to see my grandfather from my maternal side. Also, I felt the tenderness of my grandfather’s love before he passed away when I was aged 4. I can remember whenever he came visiting to my house he brings plenty of candies; he also gave me money to buy more if the once he bought were not enough.
I chose my Grandmother from my maternal side among my grandparents because I was raised by her in Nigeria for sixteen years before I moved to the United States. She started living in my family house after her husband death. Her name is Theodora Ndigwe. She …show more content…
Well, I had some naughty moments I cannot draw a blank because she made sure I never repeated the same act. She made sure I respected my elders, but on this very occasion I disrespected my aunt by fighting with my aunt because she laid her hands on me because I accidently broke a wine glass while I washed the dishes. She scolded me and asked me to apologize. I felt so disappointed because I was always a good child until that day. Her words of advice still linger in my memory, she advised me on how to stay modest and appreciative. Most importantly, I should be obedient and stay out of trouble while I am over here. In a formal Grand-parenting style the grandparent is interested in the grandchild with provisional occasional treats, but doesn’t invest large amounts of time in grand parenting or offer child- rearing advice to parents. I choose my grandmother and our relationship was formal. My grandmother was always there for me. I was raised by her, Theodora Ndigwe. I was very close to my grandmother who lived with my nuclear family since I was four. She was really an important figure as well as an adviser in my life. She always tried to give everything she had whenever I was in need, especially in terms of my