Tony Hawk became a grandfather in September 2024 when his son, Riley, welcomed a son named Ronin. He expresses joy in witnessing his son take on fatherhood and enjoys spending time with his grandson. Hawk believes that being a grandparent is more fun than being a parent, as he has the advantage of experience and does not overreact to challenges. He affectionately refers to Ronin as 'smush' and embraces being called 'Papa.' Hawk also notes that their bonding includes skateboard moments, even at Ronin's tender age.
Seeing my own son be a parent has been really gratifying and makes you proud on a level you never imagined. Taking care of a grandchild has been such a blast.
We've been through it six times now and managed to raise decent humans. This era of parenting is just more fun. It's not something you freak out about. It's something you embrace.
To everyone else, I'm Papa. So I'm embracing it. I accept that, and my wife is Momo. I try to get Ronin to say her name more.
Ronin has already been on a skateboard with me. That's the extent of it.
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