Exploring the Influence of grandparents' role in Bangladeshi context to develop the well-being of children (0-6 years): a perception study on parents

Abstract

A child's well-being is enhanced when grandparents significantly influence their upbringing. A growing number of dual-worker households, longer life expectancies, shifting family dynamics, and rising rates of family dissolution have resulted in grandparents taking on a more significant role in their grandchildren's lives. Many, though, are not. Many grandparents are denied the opportunity to interact or spend time with their grandchildren. Numerous studies and corroborating data demonstrate the different benefits of having solid parent-child ties. The beneficial effects that a close relationship between a grandmother and grandchild may have on the contentment and wellness of the entire family, however, are sometimes overlooked. To put it plainly, everyone benefits from having grandparents around. Both parties benefit when a grandchild and his or her grandmother have a positive relationship (T.M Jorden, 2021). The study examined how grandparents' roles impact the well-being of children aged 0-6, based on parents' perceptions. This qualitative research involved twelve parents who were interviewed in-depth to gather information. The study's findings indicated that grandparents significantly contribute to children's well-being, allowing middle-class working parents in Bangladesh to be at ease while working outside, knowing that their kids are well taken care of. The study also offers recommendations based on its findings and discussions. It concludes by suggesting potential areas for further research and stressing the importance of additional in-depth and exploratory studies in this field.