Comedian Jeff Allen shared a funny take on why grandchildren are the best gift parents can receive.
We all know that raising kids takes a lot out of us. The teenage years can feel like the longest stretch of the journey. But God has a way of turning our hard work into something beautiful down the road. He gives us reasons to smile when we need them most.
Jeff Allen knows this well. In a short clip on YouTube, he talked about what happens after those tough teenage years pass. “By the way, if you’re a young parent, everything they told you about grandchildren is true; it is,” Jeff said.
“They are your reward for letting your teenagers live. Fight the urge. Let those ingrates live, and they’ll bring you a bundle of joy. They will, just give them time.”
His words made the audience laugh because they ring true. Parents everywhere have felt that urge he jokes about. The sleepless nights, the arguments, the worry—it all adds up. But Jeff points to what waits on the other side.
If you are in the middle of raising teenagers right now, hold on. Better days are coming. Trust that God sees your efforts and will bring joy into your life through the next generation.
WATCH: Comedian Jeff Allen Has Parents Laughing With His Take on Grandkids
