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Grandchildthe is a coined term used in speculative discussions to describe a discourse pattern or narrative frame centered on the grandchild’s perspective within family history and memory. The term is not established in formal sociology or linguistics, but has appeared in online discussions and lightweight essays as a way to discuss intergenerational storytelling.
Derived from the word grandchild and the definite article the, grandchildthe signals a referential stance in
In practice, grandchildthe may refer to several related ideas: a rhetorical frame in which grandchildren narrate
Because the term is nascent, published examples are scarce and usually hypothetical. Critics argue that the
See also: intergenerational storytelling; family memory; sociolinguistics; memory studies.