Aunts provide stability and an escape from the day-to-day. Research refers to the aunt-niece relationship as “quasi-parenthood,” in that an aunt isn't the mother, but she does play a role in raising and shaping the life of her niece. Aunts serve as a safety net, a comforter, protector and supporter.

What makes an aunt great?

A great-aunt/grandaunt (sometimes written grand-aunt) is the sister of one's grandparent. Despite the popular usage of great-aunt, genealogists consider it more correct to use grandaunt for a grandparent's sister to avoid confusion with earlier generations.

Why being an aunt is awesome?

Being an aunt is awesome — sometimes even more awesome than being a parent because you get to feel all the joy and pride in those kids' accomplishments, but you also get to send them back home to mom and dad at the end of the day.