For fathers and mothers, in many cases, grandparents become a salvation because they help take care of their children in moments of family work. But what if they refuse? The same thing happened in Brazil. A 62-year-old retired womanshe said she would not take care of her grandchildren and went on a trip around the world.
The situation occurred a few years ago, before the pandemic, when Josefa Feitosa realized his dream of traveling, almost as a backpacker, through some countries of the world. So, she left her native Brazil and went to work.
On her Instagram account (@joviajando) she shares postcards of her destinations with her over 24,000 followers. So, in recent days, the grandmother walked around Jujuy, Salta and even took a photo in Caminito, La Boca.
Her grandmother devoted a large part of her life to her country’s prison system. When she retired, her children thought that she would have more free time so that she could help them with the care of the grandchildren, but she had other plans.
Josefa decided to sell his furniture, his most precious objects, his own house and added the earnings of his pension to realize his dream of traveling. In dialogue with local media, you argued for the following: “Grandma is not supposed to raise grandchildren.”
Lillith, one of his daughters, initially disagreed with his decision, but later accepted his wish. Josefa, through her Instagram account (@joviajando), shares photos and videos of her travels as a true influencer.
Many users of social networks thought that Josefa made his dream come true, but other Internet users did not. The latter have expressed their rejection of the decision, because they believe it The most precious thing for a grandmother should be her grandchildren.
After criticism, the Brazilian argued that grandparents also have a right to privacy.
He also pointed out that he wants to inspire other people to embark on those adventures or dreams they once had and abandoned for family reasons.
Some child rearing specialists point out that while many grandparents find it rewarding to care for younger family members, the reality is that older adults need a balance between that task and their personal life.
While for some grandparents taking care of their grandchildren is at the heart of their daily life, it is a great challenge that is not without its challenges.
Source: Clarin
