Grandparents Day in Pakistan

Grandparent's Day has been celebrated for many years in various countries around the world.

It is due to extended families living close by that Pakistan has no care homes for older adults. A system of external childminders or organized day care for very young children (0 – 5 years) or for after-school care for primary school going children hardly exists. Grandparents are the main carers and educators of their grandchildren. Grandparents have much more time on their hands compared to busy working parents, and they love to spend it with their grandchildren. This is the opportunity for both parties to enjoy the company and learn from each other and become real good friends. In fact this is considered to be one of the main benefits of the joint family system in Pakistan.