This statistic shows the results of a 2011 survey among American grandparents on topics they discuss with their grandchildren. 78 percent of respondents said they talk about morals and values with their grandchildren.
Grandparents - have you ever discussed at least one of the following topics with your grandchildren?
(United States, 2011)
Characteristic
Percentage of respondents answering yes
Morals or values
78%
Staying safe (i.e., don't talk to strangers, internet safety, improper touching, dating violence, etc.)
73%
School, college or career plans
72%
Religion or spirituality
66%
News and current events
65%
Their overall health (i.e. obesity)
61%
Problems and issues your grandchild is dealing with
61%
Smoking cigarettes
54%
Peer pressure or bullying
53%
Use of illegal drugs or illegal use of prescription drugs
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AARP, Grandparents - have you ever discussed at least one of the following topics with your grandchildren? (United States, 2011) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/242079/topics-us-grandparents-discuss-with-their-grandchildren/ (last visited January 06, 2025)
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