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Grandma’s place in the Internet age
She may not be able to change channels on the smart TV but she deserves respect
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Grandma deserves respect for who she is and the role she plays as a bridge between generations, says the writer.
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Margaret Chan
Maria cradled her first grandchild. She kissed the baby’s soft cheek, then gently laid him in his cot on his stomach.
“Ma! No! If you put him face down, he can suffocate!” The daughter rushed to her child, unintentionally pushing grandmother aside.
