The benefits to children of a close, long-term connection with older adults include: 1  Through grandparents, children have a better sense of who they are and where they've come from. They have roots, a history, and a sense of continuity and perspective. 2  Intergenerational bonds need not be traditional or biological. Older adult mentors can make a significant difference in a child's life. The involvement of a reliable, caring adult helps children develop life skills, and builds self-esteem and confidence.
Definition of adjacent. 1  1a : not distant : nearby the city and adjacent suburbsb : having a common endpoint or border adjacent lots adjacent sides of a trianglec : immediately preceding or following. 2  2 of two angles : having the vertex and one side in common.
'Opposite' or 'opposite to' suggests that two people or things are situated face to face, with an implication that they are on different sides of something. Examples: 'My hous â¦ e is opposite yours.' (Different sides of the road.) 'She sat opposite the policeman.' (Different sides of a table.) 'The settee is opposite the mirror. (Different walls of the room.) 'In front of' suggests that one person or thing is situated close to another person or thing, but nearer to a given point than that other thing is.