Inspiring: 11-Year-Old Teaches 91-Year-Old Great-Grandfather to Read, Write, and Use a Cell Phone Through Home Lessons and Touches Brazil's Heart

Inspiring: 11-Year-Old Teaches 91-Year-Old Great-Grandfather to Read, Write, and Use a Cell Phone Through Home Lessons and Touches Brazil’s Heart

Written by Romário Pereira de Carvalho

Published on 13/01/2026 at 07:36

Updated on 13/01/2026 at 07:37

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Family Initiative in Águas Frias Brings Together Great-Granddaughter and Great-Grandfather for Four Years in a Daily Routine of Studies, Affection, and Learning, Transforming Bonds, Combating Isolation, and Redefining Aging in the Rural Environment

The student Brenda Schiavo, 11 years old, teaches her great-grandfather Pedro Donato, 91 years old, how to read, write, and use a cell phone in the countryside of Águas Frias, a family initiative that has lasted four years and transforms routines, bonds, and daily learning.

Daily Walk and Well-Defined Roles in Linha Serafina

Every day, after lunch, Brenda walks five minutes to her great-grandfather’s house in Linha Serafina, where they both take on, with discipline, the roles of teacher and student.

The routine started simply and has solidified over time, with frequent meetings that maintain commitment, curiosity, and affection.

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Organized Schedule Between Learning and Fun

The classes follow a schedule with subjects like English, history, geography, and physical education, always adapted to the age and conditions of the student.

“Every day is a different subject. Physical Education can’t run because he is 91 years old, but we play games and have fun,” Brenda explains.

Pedro learns to read, write, do math, and practices playful activities that stimulate memory, attention, and daily interaction.

Study as a Way to Learn and Distract Oneself

To NSC TV, Pedro said he sees the classes as an opportunity for learning and distraction, having not studied in his youth due to work.

Today, he writes down everything that his great-granddaughter teaches, showing constant interest, even acknowledging the differences between the present and the past.

“It also serves to entertain. We spend time and enjoy life a little,” he affirms, in a humorous tone.

Home Classes: Pride of the Family and Recognition from the School

The family closely follows and takes pride in the dedication of both, observing discipline, responsibility, and ongoing involvement in the proposed activities.

Marilei Alves, Brenda’s mother, says she was surprised by the decision, thinking it would last only a few days, but the routine has already accumulated four years.

According to her, Pedro is disciplined and concerned about the activities, and the experience creates memories, strengthens bonds, and brings joy to the girl.

Principal Liane Galão praises the initiative, considers the attitude moving and rewarding, and highlights the value of the gesture for different generations, emphasizing the remarkable example of family care.

With information from G1.

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Cleusa Magna Maciel Bruno

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13/01/2026 08:07

Parabéns Brenda. Em um tempo de muita correria, onde jovens não dão atenção aos idosos. É gratificante para seu bisavô e para você. Deus abençoe vocês 🙏

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Inspiring: 11-Year-Old Teaches 91-Year-Old Great-Grandfather to Read, Write, and Use a Cell Phone Through Home Lessons and Touches Brazil’s Heart

Family Initiative in Águas Frias Brings Together Great-Granddaughter and Great-Grandfather for Four Years in a Daily Routine of Studies, Affection, and Learning, Transforming Bonds, Combating Isolation, and Redefining Aging in the Rural Environment

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