Ms. Nguyen Kim Loan always dedicates time to taking care of her granddaughter's education.
For more than six months now, the small house of Mrs. Nguyen Kim Loan in Thanh Quoi commune has been filled with the laughter of her granddaughter, Luong Thao Tien, a sixth-grade student. After the administrative boundary merger and the implementation of a two-tiered local government model, Thao's parents were transferred to work in Can Tho City. The journey from the former Hau Giang province to their workplace is over 60km, leaving them almost exhausted as they have to leave home at dawn and return when it's already dark.
Ms. Loan confided, "Seeing my daughter and son-in-law working far away and having to hire someone to take care of their child, I discussed sending my grandchild here for me to look after. I'm old but still healthy, so I'll try my best to take care of my grandchild properly so my children can worry less and focus on their work. In the morning, I take my grandchild to school, and at noon I cook a hot meal for her. In the evening, after she finishes her homework, I let her chat with me on Zalo."
Living with her maternal grandparents has helped Thao Tien become more active and excel in her studies. Thao Tien shared: “I have so much fun living with my grandparents. My grandfather taught me to ride a bicycle and play chess. My grandmother takes care of my meals and sleep, reminds me not to be glued to my phone, and teaches me to organize my books.”
Tien's mother, Ms. Nguyen Thi Lan, shared: "After the administrative boundary merger, I took on more work and traveled more, sometimes working overtime and processing documents until late at night. Therefore, I felt very reassured sending my daughter to stay with her grandparents. Every night I call home to chat with my daughter. We talk about everything, from schoolwork to friends and teachers... My daughter even proudly shows me the delicious dishes her grandmother prepares to nourish her. Hearing my daughter's joyful laughter warms my heart, and I sincerely thank and cherish the boundless love my parents have for their children and grandchildren."
In Vinh Thuan Dong commune, Mrs. Luong Hong Tham is used to taking her two grandchildren to and from school every day. Mrs. Tham recounts: “Their mother didn’t have a stable job before. Earlier this year, she went to South Korea for seasonal work. Their father also works far away. So, I brought the children to live with me so I can take care of them and educate them more easily.”
Besides meticulously taking care of their daily lives and studies, Mrs. Tham is also a "friend" to her two grandchildren. Pham Thi Kim Ngan, Mrs. Tham's granddaughter, proudly shared: "Grandma teaches me math and reading. Besides that, she also guides me in weeding and watering plants... to get closer to nature and love labor. I love Grandma very much."
Thanks to their grandmother, Ngan and her brother have maintained good academic performance for many years. More importantly, they live in a healthy and safe environment. Every afternoon, little Ngan runs around the yard, playing and telling her grandmother stories about school. These peaceful moments are the foundation for children's natural emotional development.
Despite the busy pace of life and the changes brought about by modern technology, the role of grandparents in the family remains strong, serving as a bond connecting generations. With administrative restructuring and job opportunities changing, many young workers find it difficult to be involved in childcare. In such circumstances, grandparents remain a constant support system, caring for children's meals, sleep, and academic discipline, creating a safe and healthy environment. It is from this warm embrace that parents can confidently work far away, contributing to building a better future for their own families.
Text and photos: CAO OANH
Source: https://baocantho.com.vn/vong-tay-am-ap-a195045.html
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