Rebellious teenagers often turn to grandparents first

SCOTS teenagers would rather confide in their grandparents than anyone else in their family, according to new research.

A Glasgow study found many troublesome teens see their grandparents as a non-judgmental listening ear.

While they may turn their backs on their parents and siblings for advice, teenagers run to their grandparents for help or to pour out their worries and fears.

The research was carried out by academics at the Centre for Research on Families and Relationships at Glasgow and Edinburgh universities.

It showed that as well as acting as confidantes, grandparents often act as go-betweens in family arguments.

Researcher Dr Nicola Ross, of Glasgow University, said: “Talking to teenagers and their grandparents shows the relationships can have huge benefits on both sides.

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