Being Facebook Friends with your Grandchildren has a lot of positives. Personally, I believe it is a good idea, especially in blended families. It is a question which will get a lot of different answers, depending on family relationships and locations.

First of all, it helps you keep in touch. Especially if they live far away from you: interstate, overseas or in the country.

It is amazing how far just a little “Like” click on one of their posts goes, to let them know you are thinking of them.

Rather than being a way of spying on them, it’s an unobtrusive way of reaching out and saying “Hello”.

You need to observe the rules, though. Because of the difference in friend groups, and age, there’s a risk their friends will not want a grandparent entering into their conversations.

Resist the urge to comment too quickly.

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