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Young mum Vicky, was brought up by her Nan in Northampton and she thinks if it wasn't for her help she may well have ended up in care.
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OUR ELDERS
By Vikki Tidy
After losing her mum at a young age, the prospect of motherhood terrified Vicky. But with an experienced Nan on standby her life has been enriched and she feels safe and secure. She believes that her Nan has taught her some of the most important lessons in life and says that if everybody devoted a bit more time to their grandparents, families would be stronger and healthier.

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Title:
OUR ELDERS
Contributor:
Vikki Tidy
Length:
2.24 mins
Date:
11 Mar 2008
Source:
Video Nation UK
Country:
England - South East
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