The answer for this question would vary from family to family, as you can well imagine why.
In my experience, grandparents are only too happy to be involved in storytelling about the "old days", reading stories and love being included on field trips.
My girls have done a few projects where they had to interview their grandmothers about how they grew up and about times gone by. This I feel is so valuable to a family unit and grows close relationships even closer.
Many families in South Africa have single parents and to have grandparents support is extremely valuable. This brings me to another common question about how being employed full time and homeschooling can work together? Keep reading!