Last update: April 12, 2016
A nephew is the best gift your brother or sister can give you. For many reasons, but first of all because being able to hug a child who represents the greatest and most important creation of a sibling is an emotion that has no equal.
Having a nephew almost automatically turns us into some kind of superhero or superheroine. That is to say, in a person worthy of admiration from head to toe, who has the ability to convey infinite love simply through the warmth of a hug or an accomplice winking.
A special harmony is created between uncles and nephews for many reasons, among others because that love is not subjected to the pressure or the responsibility of the rigid educational norms that parents must pay attention to, and which sometimes stifle the pleasure of raising a child.
Only uncles can hug as parents, keep secrets as siblings, and share joys as friends.
Having a grandson means being forever filled with love and admiration
The truth is that anyone who has a grandson has a real treasure. A treasure thanks to which there is no longer anything that belongs to us, not even our own heart. Because the love we feel for a nephew is able to sail the oceans and makes the moments we spend by his side an incredible sweetness.
A sweetness that is sometimes exhausting, but which will always keep its indescribable flavor. The time spent with our grandson is a pleasure every time because, since we do not have the duty to always take care of him, we can dedicate ourselves to making him feel like a real king, playing with him non-stop and reinventing his world.
As you will become a sweet and wonderful point of reference for him, moreover, you will be the handkerchief in charge of drying his tears and a faithful teacher of life and emotions along his path. With dedication, time, effort, but also fun, the relationship between uncle and nephew becomes a precious fruit capable of sowing priceless emotions and feelings.
The importance of uncles in the life of nephews
Uncles are very important figures in the family, and it is essential for children to be able to enjoy this privileged relationship from birth. For a child, an uncle represents a guide, the person who helps him to know other points of view on the situations he experiences every day., and with whom he can share concerns, games, reflections and feelings in freedom.
Thanks to their nephews, uncles become experts in sharing children's passions. And, when they grow up, they are the first to be able to motivate them and give them wise advice, to guide them in the complicated moments of life, in which they could be in conflict with their parents.
Even if it is not entirely correct to compare the figure of the uncle to that of a friend, we can still say that it is an accomplice and close to the nephew. At the same time, it is able to bring the experience of an adult person, flexible and worthy of admiration.
Being a great uncle or wonderful aunt and getting your nephew to spontaneously tell you that you are the best uncle in the world takes the effort to become children again, even if we are adults. In this way, children can have fun in a relaxed way with you, and you will be able to share a magical relationship.
A good uncle cares for his grandchildren, calls them, cares for them and offers them the opportunity to explore the world and create unforgettable moments, which they will always remember with gratitude and happiness.
Being an uncle or aunt is not easy, but it is certainly one of the most fantastic, incredible and rewarding roles we can play in our life. In the same way that a nephew is the best gift a sibling can give us, an uncle will also forever be a fundamental emotional point of reference for a child.
