Some children are looking forward to summer to spend the whole day at the beach, others to have a great time and have fun in summer camps, and there are also those who have nothing but fond memories of their vacations in town with the family . A custom that, in addition, is usually the best alternative in families in which the parents continue to work during the summer and need the help of grandparents or relatives.
Spending a season in a rural environment can be highly beneficial for children. Especially if the rest of the year they live in big cities or urban centers that prevent them from connecting with a more leisurely and natural lifestyle. Although it mainly carries advantages and points in its favor, it is important that parents take into account a number of aspects.
Although it depends on each family, the most common is that the relatives who are going to take care of the children during their stay in the town are the grandparents. One of the most important things for parents to consider is whether they are in sufficient physical condition to handle this responsibility. It is also necessary that they have sufficient availability and, of course, that they are willing to take care of the children for several days. Otherwise, it could turn into a more negative experience than otherwise.
It is also necessary to establish a series of rules. Frequently, grandparents will be happy to spoil their grandchildren making it easy for them to indulge their every whim. Something that should be avoided, for this, grandparents and parents must agree on a series of limits. For example, in relation to the amount or frequency with which the children will be provided with sweets, ice cream or other sugary products.
On the other hand, children must understand that, in the absence of their parents, the figures of authority and care will be the grandparents or relatives who have taken responsibility for them. So they will be those who must obey, follow their recommendations and also those who will be used in case of conflicts or problems.
Another aspect to keep in mind is that no one knows their children better than their parents. As much as the grandparents or relatives have spent hours and hours with them, it is not the same as if they are talking about living together. For this reason, it is beneficial for parents to prepare them on how to act in certain situations that may arise, so that they know how to deal with the behaviors and attitudes of minors in the best possible way for both of them.
