They look back fondly on playing music on record players, watching Doctor Who from behind the sofa and hitting a tennis ball against the back of the house.

他们饱含深情地回忆起往昔，那时候他们用电唱机播放音乐，在沙发背后偷看《神秘博士》，还对着屋后的墙壁打网球。

Most were convinced kids today are missing out on all the fun they had. But, fortunately, 79% said they tried to pass on the practical skills and wisdom they picked up to their grandchildren.

他们大多数都深信，如今的孩子们全然错失了当年的这些乐趣。不过幸运的是，79%的人努力将自己的实践技能和智慧传授给自己的孙辈。

Among some of the life skills they try to transfer are table manners, knitting, bread making, skimming stones, making toys from wood and planting seeds.

他们试图传授的生活技能包括餐桌礼仪、编织、做面包、打水漂、用木头做玩具、播种等等。

TV and radio host Gloria Hunniford, 76, said: “Being a grandparent is a truly wonderful and fulfilling experience.

76岁的广播电视主持人格洛里亚•汉尼福说：“做祖父母真的很美好，让人感到十分充实。”

“Passing on practical skills and sharing experiences that made my own childhood special has to be one of the most satisfying and enjoyable aspects of spending time with my grandchildren.”

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