From a physiological perspective many people use kids, grandkids, homes, cars, social status financial status or any other external thing as a way to validate themselves.
Many of these people grew up in a shame and guilt based environment and may have developed low self esteem and insecurities.
So these external things make them whole and gives them some self validation.
Oh course this doesn't apply to everyone who talks about their grandkids but you quickly tell who is using external things to make themselves feel better.
-Dr Drew.
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