“Just how does a kid of 12 go to his grandfather for wisdom and advice?”
It’s men in general. Grandfather was likely a man in every sense of the word. That kind of man is denigrated in every fashion today. The common theme in all media today is, “man = dumb barbarian, woman = smart multi-tasker”. Media presented Family Hierarchy: Mom - Kids - Dad, when a Dad is even present.
Grandpa is now a comedic figure to be laughed at in this country. He’s the old non-PC codger that’s stuck in the corner while the fancy dinner party is going on. He’s exactly what it takes to hold this crazy place together, though.
No wisdom can be accumulated and passed down if “ME” is the center of the universe. Nothing can be learned if one thinks he was born with all he needed to know in the form of “feelings”.
We need grandpa back, in a bad way.
imVho, there are NO real "grandfathers" left, at least NOT the sort mine was. he was called "the Senator" by almost everyone (except me of course), as a sign of VAST respect for his WISDOM, HONOR & general all-around DECENCY.
i PITY the next generation, who will NOT be guided by such hands!!!
those who want to KNOW what a REAL grandfather was like should read THE OLD MAN & THE BOY by Robert Ruark.
"the Senator" & "the OLD MAN" could have been twins.
free dixie,sw
Careful what you wish for. In a decade, grandpas will be celebrated and adored because all the grandpas will be narcissistic baby boomers.