Table of Contents

Foreword 9

Introduction 11

Why Grandparenting? 13

Part 1 Getting Started

1 An Overview of Grandparenting 23

Ten Biblical Themes Every Grandparent Should Know

Part 2 God's Design

2 An Identity Crisis in America 49

Rejecting a Leisureville Lifestyle

3 Grandparenthood in the Bible 65

Understanding the Biblical Role of Grandparents

Part 3 Culture's Messages

4 A Brief History of Grandparenthood in America 91

Learning from the Multigenerational Mistakes of the Past

5 The Culture's View of Grandparenting 97

A Picture of Grandparents Today

Part 4 Discipleship Methods

6 The Perceived Role of Christian Grandparents 133

Four Approaches to Grandparenting

7 Discipling Grandchildren 155

Eight Methods Every Grandparent Can Use

8 Comparing Grandparent Roles 173

Four Differences Worth Recognizing

9 Research Results 185

Key Findings of the Study

Appendix 1 Interview Questions 199

Appendix 2 Validation of Research Protocol 203

Appendix 3 Methodological Design 207

Appendix 4 Demographic and Sample Data 217

Bibliography 221