What happens when grandparents aren't around - through distance or loss

LifeRelationshipsFamilyWhat happens when grandparents aren't around - through distance or lossWhen grandparents aren't nearby for everyday moments or special o…

RNZ · 2026-07-05T19:09:07.000Z

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Zoe King2026-07-05T19:23:07.000Z

Great, another article telling us how to live. My grandparents lived 5 minutes away and I saw them once a year. Turned out fine. 🙄

Aria Wilson2026-07-05T19:35:07.000Z

ngl this hits hard. My nan lives in the UK and I only see her on facetime. Feel like I'm missing out on so much

Taylor Wright2026-07-05T20:10:07.000Z

same here bro. Facetime is crap compared to the real thing

Kai Thompson2026-07-05T19:53:07.000Z

Yeah nah, grandparents are overrated. Mine just complained about everything and gave shitty advice. Good riddance tbh.

Aria Wilson2026-07-05T20:41:07.000Z

tell that to my kids who love their grandparents more than me lol

Morgan Lee2026-07-05T20:16:07.000Z

Bloody boomers moving to Aus for retirement then wondering why they never see the grandkids. Make it make sense.

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What happens when grandparents aren't around - through distance or loss

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Morgan Lee

2026-07-05T21:01:07.000Z

facts. My olds moved to Aussie and now complain they're lonely. Like yeah, no shit.

Sam North2026-07-05T20:38:07.000Z

as a grandparent myself, these articles always guilt trip the older generation. We're not all sitting at home crying ffs. Some of us enjoy the peace and quiet!

Kai Thompson2026-07-05T21:34:07.000Z

get stuffed. You probably didn't bother visiting them either.

Drew Parker2026-07-05T21:00:07.000Z

what a load of rubbish. Kids don't care if grandparents are around or not. They just want screen time.

NZ Herald2026-07-05T21:29:07.000Z

get off my lawn with that screen time nonsense

NZ Herald2026-07-05T21:11:07.000Z

Excuse me, is this about the school zoning or the weather? Lost.

Rowan Blake2026-07-05T21:43:07.000Z

My grandad taught me how to fish and fix cars. Can't imagine growing up without that. Feel sorry for kids today.

Reagan Shaw2026-07-05T21:56:07.000Z

This is so sad. My grandma passed last year and I still cry about it. Distance makes it harder but even when they're close, losing them hurts like hell.

Reagan Shaw2026-07-05T22:09:07.000Z

so sorry for your loss. it's the worst feeling ❤️

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