Intergenerational relationships are a great way for children to get a sense of history, context, and perspective.   Often, adults, other than a parent, can connect with your child in ways a parent simply can’t.  I’ve seen family friends help teenagers through a rough time at school, grandparents give insightful friendship advice, and uncles get their nieces and nephews to try a new activity. Where a child might be standoffish to their parent, they are more willing to listen to relatives and less likely to talk back. Interacting with the elderly will also alleviate any chance for fears to develop in your children and give them an opportunity to witness and better understand the aging process, thus creating more empathetic adults down the line. Building Stronger Relationships with Mentors and Elders More than ever, parents are living in communities without relatives nearby, so creating an environment where your child is constantly interacting with other adults is challenging.  Lean on your friends!  While your friends with kids of similar age are always great (especially for playdates and group activities), don’t forget your friends that don’t have children or have older children. Our friends with teenage children are eager to build a…