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78-year-old grandfather says he doesn't want to hold his grandbabies

A grandfather says he’s “not a baby person” and prefers interacting with his grandchildren once they’re about 6 years old.

Published May 6, 2026, 6:54 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Dear Eric: I have a situation that’s bothered me for years. I’m a grandfather. I’m going to be 78 this year. I have five children and eight grandchildren.

I’m not a baby person. I don’t like holding them and doing all the things some people do with babies.