Comments on: Grandpa bucks

By: Bill Beavers Dog Crates

Bill Beavers Dog Crates — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 19:48:09 +0000

All really great recomendations. I liked the quote too. They do suck the energy out of the grandparents. I can tell you that from personal experience. Excellent post and excellent advice. All the best.

By: G-Ma

G-Ma — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 16:59:44 +0000

This idea is terrific! I’m a grandparent raising two boys ages 11 & 4, and I’m forever tussling with them over simple things like picking up after themselves. The age differences makes it even harder–as more is expected from someone who is 11 than 4–and he moans it’s just not fair! What a great way to reward for effort and initiative! Thanks so much!

By: Nyna

Nyna — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:27:00 +0000

I still have some, “packer bucks” that I had saved for some reason? Now they’ve become scrap booked among the many other fantastic memories I have saved:) As for the same outcome of not getting my hair combed out with a pinecone, I am here to comment away! Great story Uncle Shayne…you seem to enjoy being a grandpa as much as you always seemed to love being a daddy and uncle:) Jayme and I have very fond memories of spending time in with you all in Utah:) Take care and I really enjoy what you share on here.

By: Jeni Hill Ertmer

Jeni Hill Ertmer — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 23:45:26 +0000

My two younger grandchildren, ages 5 and 2 1/2, and their parents live with me. Although both children are autistic, the older (granddaughter Maya) might just pick up on the idea of “Grammy Bucks” to give her a little added incentive to cleaning up her toys. Sounds like a darned good idea to try anyway!

By: Grandpa Shayne

Grandpa Shayne — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 02:44:02 +0000

@Gramabarb: That’s a wonderful story. It’s great that you help your grandchildren learn the blessing of giving.

By: Gramabarb

Gramabarb — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 02:10:02 +0000

I love the Grampa Bucks idea! I’m a big believer of positive reinforcement too. Also I think it is important to set the example in thinking of other people in a kind and positive way. I started a little project of ‘saving’ with my grandchildren – and we saved $100. to give to their Dad and Mom before they left on a very special trip. A very touching gift from the heart. The children were very generous with saving most of their allowance each week.

By: Grandpa Shayne

Grandpa Shayne — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 05:08:04 +0000

@Sharon: Thank you for your “encouragement”! I enjoyed reading your story of your wonderful grandmother.

By: Sharon Cohen

Sharon Cohen — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 03:05:17 +0000

I just had to Digg this post for encouraging children (heartening souls) and then I had to Digg the entire site for the overall theme of developing strong relationships with our grandchildren. All of my grandchildren are “long-distance” and not within the reach of my travel bucks. Even so, to be encouraged to encourage is encouraging! Keep up the good work.

Sharon Cohen
with Hearten Soul

By: Grandpa Shayne

Grandpa Shayne — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 01:25:30 +0000

@Rob: Thanks for stopping by. Have fun with your kids and enjoy them now.

@John: “high-tech Grandpa debit card” – Very funny!

By: John Ford

John Ford — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 20:16:28 +0000

Very cool idea! So when do they graduate to the high-tech Grandpa debit card?