Dance Recitals

Great entertainment!

When was the last time you attended a dance recital? Aren’t they fun? The granddaughters had one this weekend, and, of course, Grandma and Grandpa were more than happy to go.

The costumes were fun—lots of polka dots, feathers, and glitz. Since their hometown was settled by immigrants from Ireland, many of the girls are learning Irish dances as well as tap, ballet, and jazz. Read More >>

Should Grandma Help Finance Cell Phones for the Grandkids?

Emerging issues related to cell phones

Dear Ellie:

My grandkids are at the stage of wanting cell phones. They are ages 12, 10, and 8. It seems that, nowadays, even kids in elementary school do not use the telephone to talk to each other, but they text each other all day long. In some schools, there are inadequate rules and controls over their texting in class.

My daughter and son-in-law are asking me to help support the cost of cell phones with texting capability for their kids. They claim that they want to be able to call or text the three kids to find out where they are, when they are coming home, and if they are safe. I am worried that giving the kids these devices will just add another diversion and cost to their upkeep. What should I do? Read More >>