We’ve been grandma and grandpa for 19 years. Now we’re finding out the terms “grandma” and “grandpa” may be a thing of the past.
At least that’s what some baby boomers want.
A TikTok video featured a woman who said her mother-in-law doesn’t want to be called “grandma” any more. I’m not sure, but apparently the term makes her feel old — or something.
The grandma thought maybe “Queen mother” would be more fitting. I guess that would make the grandpa “King father.”
Other suggestions rolled in, including “G-ma.”
The video quickly racked up a couple million views and plenty of people chimed in with similar stories and suggestions.
We’ve always loved being “grandma” and “grandpa” to our grandkids.
When they were little it was an endearing thing to hear. Even now when most of them are in their teens, hearing “grandpa” sounds just fine to me. It’s who I am and it’s meaningful to me. Calling me “Poppy” or “PawPaw” to help me be in denial about growing older just doesn’t make sense.
Still, I wouldn’t mind watching my granddaughters and grandsons squirm as they grow older and I insist they call me “Grand-dude” or maybe “Your Honor.”
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