4 year old Aika finds comfort in her 82 year old friend John | Old People's Home For 4 Year Olds 

I'm 23 and I still can't draw boys!!!!! It's okay Aika!!!

I love how he comforts her/helps build her confidence but then immediately afterwards she laughs at his painting🤣🤣she’s too cute

It broke my heart to see how disappointed she was in herself when she thought she couldn't do it... Children are so precious.

If a child made a painting of me like that, it would be framed and over our fireplace. It's perfection!

Having somebody who never gives up on you, sets you free - 😭

I honestly think Aikas painting is the best painting I've ever seen a 4 year old do. I loved the detail and surrounding John with hearts, butterflies and flowers is so sweet. This program is so heartwarming.

I genuinely think the oldest and youngest of the community's should be around eachothere more

This is the best thing our society needs. Every preschool needs this.

“I’m allowed to make mistakes, and still be loved.” I wish every child on 🌍 felt this. It is transformative.

Not only is this experience good for the children it is also good for the old people. Back in the day the older generation played a large role in the life of their grand-kids. In this day and age a lot of the generational family nucleus has been lost, it is good to see that at least here that importance is being recognized. Our older generation is a treasure that should not be squandered.

The clinical psychologist narrating this segment was so spot on saying this type of reinforcement lets a child know, "As a child, I'm allowed to make mistakes and still be loved. And that's a very insightful, candid, intrinsically perfectionistic young girl (meaning she yearns to express her creative vision, what she views as ideal and beautiful or does justice to her sincere appreciation of a subject, but is not yet experienced enough in any medium of communication or dexterity to achieve her grand vision). She seems highly-sensitive and aware. It's natural for a child like this to have big emotions and to be critical of themselves - this gentle support is so good.

bruh why was it so heart breaking to watch her cry over that like it’s okay little girl you’re doing great

Aika is so bloody cute

This is what life is all about. This program is beyond fabulous.

What a sweet little girl and it's cute no matter how old boys get they still get flustered when a girl cries.

My mother told me that while my grandad never got to enjoy his childhood, when he was with me and my brother he could forget everything and just play. He didn’t have any responsibility, just had to have fun, and I think that’s something everyone deserves, regardless of age! I think you forget in time, and children can bring back the joy of just playing

Ok.. but her painting was so good!

So cute to see how toddlers interact with elderly people

She is so pretty.....omg

27 years old but still feeling like a child searching for that adult who will accept you and will not reject you even if you're sad.

I wish the standard was nursin homes and preschools. It's so important for the children and the elders to have quality human interaction

"As a child [or even as a grown-up], I'm allowed to make mistakes and still be loved."

The cuteness of these two is unbearable… 💜💜 And the unconditional acceptance just warms my heart. Two beautiful people.

When she said that children need someone that will not give up on them is just so true.

She’s the cutest little girl I’ve ever seen! 🤗

I grew up with my grandparents. Those times shared with them has been and always will be the best memories of life. Right now, when I soon will be turning 26, those memories still cherish me, making me believe there will always be something nice, something marvelous, something precious happening in life.

Im an artist whos been through art college and I dont know how to draw boys Aika, I feel ya

Aika is a sweetheart!

I want to watch 2 hours of Aika and John. They are too cute together.

A sweet little perfectionist ✨

I have a 3 year old little girl and I love her more than anything in this whole freaking world. She’s the most precious and best thing that could have ever happened to me. She gave me a real purpose in my life. Children are little angels no they all deserve the best 💕

1:57-2:17 Everything she said here was so touching. It really does set you free!

Just watched this amazing programme, what a fantastic idea, I am now a 79 year old widow, living in my own home leading a very lonely life. This programme would be so amazing to be a part of for people like me and many others.

I could not stop thinking in my children while seeing this video. What a lovely moment.

Hurts a lot to see that at such a young age she learned to get so upset at herself when she doesn’t do something “perfectly.” It’s so important to build a childs confidence and teach them that having fun and learning is all that matters. Love this program for her and hope she’ll become more confident in herself :’)

I don't want to wait 52 years before I can do this! I need this now! haha Children are the best. They can always lift anyone's mood.

Toddlers and the elderly honestly need each other. My 2 year old niece brought a light and youthful energy to my grandma. They were the best of friends!

"I'm allowed to make mistakes and still be loved. Having somebody who never gives up on you, sets you free."

Every episode bring tears in my eyes. I hope Every older adult is still here. ❤

Every time I watch this I get emotional, it’s so touching the little girl is very adorable. 🥲😭

I worked in an International daycare. It was so neat. They had a side for the little kids and the other side was the elderly. During the day they would come together and work on projects together it was so wonderful to see. This video brought back those memories.

I'm only 35 and my grandparents have all been gone for at least 5 years I miss them so much. This series has directly inspired me to sign up to be a buddy once a week to an old person who's lonely.

"somebody who never gives up on you, sets you free." made me tear up

Little Aika so sweet and beautiful. She has a sensitive soul. What a great idea to have painting sessions. Stroke of brilliance 😉

This is a good thing really , the older people's wisdom and the children's simple yet meaningful minds all in one place . I grew up in a village wherein there's more of the elderly people and this is how we were like back then . It'll always be a good memory.

aika is so so sooo cute

There is a reason throughout all human history raising children had been a community project. Children nowadays are greatly disserviced with just 2 (if they're lucky) tired, inattentive, disinterested parents.

aH this made me cry bc i thought of my grandpa who is diagnosed with dementia, he was the one who taught me how to draw

Me a 16yr old teenager struggling with my selfconfidence and always doubting myself, I remember when my grandfather is still around and he is just like this, he is one of the most supportive person I know nad really crying cause I miss him so much

He was soo worried aww 🥺

this is wholesomeness incarnate

How blessed are the parents with a beautiful girl like Aika.I wish she was mine.I love you baby girl.

So adorable. Aika, I am 46 and can’t draw boys, yet alone draw. God bless you sweetheart.❤️

It's ok I dont know how to draw boys either 😂😂

The little kids with the British accents are absolutely adorable...even when they cry...and I'm not a kid person 🤣

Oh my goodness, someone give that little baby a hug!! Ohh she's so cute!! I love this show, we should create these all over the country. Residential places for children and seniors. I'd work there!!

Its my exam week, and im choosing to cry with aika

I'm not a clinical psychologist but if the hearts mean anything at all she's quite fond of John. Despite what she thought if her art,I think she made him look good. The colours are happy ones IMO too. Looks like she associates him with butterflies or flowers too( not sure which it is). I would keep that painting It's nicely done.

This girl reminds me of myself when I was in second grade. I cried because my drawing of a cow and a dog doesn't look like those animals. It makes me laugh whenever I remember that. 😂

This is wonderful on every level. Our seniors have so much to offer

Omggggooodness this is the most wholesome series ever, I’m so happy it’s Australian😍

Why aren’t there more of these places in the world!?! This is brilliant! ❤️

Fun facts: Her name means "time" in Finnish language :)

Awwwwwe it looks like Aika is a little artist

Bringing the two most beautiful ages together. What's not to love about that???❤

This is so precious ♡♡♡♡ i wish they did this everywhere !!

This is a fantastic idea to have little ones cared for by seniors who would like to do it. It would give a Grandparent to those who don't get to see theirs often even better for ones that don't have one at all.

2:00-2:17 Beautiful. Something all of us need and even be reminded no matter how old we get.

This show makes my heart smile!

Both of them are pure hearted It's very peaceful

How lovely. This should be international. In order for us to be a better world, us individuals need to push to do good and right out of love.

I love this realty show! Best one in all of Aussie TV. Good on you ABC, this is the kind of HUG everybody needs!

The world's most beautiful people in one room.

I miss my grandfather. He was my rolemodel, my teacher, my coach, my professor, and my dad. He was the man that stepped up and raised me. He guided me to the end. He thought he was gon' lose me in January 2021 due to covid. I was bed rest for over a week. I couldn't walk, talk, move much due to the bodyaches. I didn't eat and lost over 40 pounds. But I lost him a week after. I was so heartbroken. I lost my job because I told them I need to have a leave of absent due to covid and they let me go instead. My funds were running out. My grandfather was not buried yet for over 2 months in the morgue due to postpone and he had no life insurance to pay his funeral services. I became homeless in April 2021. But now I have a great place. Two days ago, was my birthday.

Every preschool needs this and every elderly home needs this.

My heart ❤❤💖

"someone who never gives up on you sets you free" 2:10

They need to do this at nursing homes and care centers all over the world. It’s good for everybody involved.

So many old people are alone and desperatly lonely. This time with children would be priceless for them.

This is so good! Wish this was more of a thing. I remember my mom telling me when she visited my grandfather at the nursing home that everyone would be so happy cus she would bring her dachshund. I think older people often get forgotten in everyday life. This is a great way to bring something existing into their everyday life. Either this or bring some animals around like 1 time a week for 1-2 hours.

What a brilliant idea! I was lucky enough to be around my Great Grandmother (lived to 104), and Grandparents, as a child. Too many children and older people don't have that option any more.

Ahhhh so sweet! There is a lot in this video! I see love.......

I love how she says booooyyss 😂 so cute.

I'm sure the elderly people like hanging out with very young kids it make them happy and remind of youth

I love intergenerational preschools, such a great idea for all involved!

Never seen anything prettier than her. She is so perfect.

This is so good for the child and the older people

So cute

I LOVE this concept of mixing the young and young at heart. 🥰

This little girl is so beautiful. What a face on this kid

My nieces best friend when she was 7 was her grandpa...he's now 91 and she's 25and still her best friend

I don't know why this was suggested to me but omg.....this is how I will move on from 2020.

Old people are wise enough to Respect childs, just as adults. Because they see clearly that those children are going to become adults one day and they remember evrything so they deserve just as much respect. especially since for an elderly person, we are all children..

omg, i'm crying like a baby. what a beautiful little soul and such a supportive grandfather figure.

The old man is a kindred spirit

This program is one of the most beautiful shows I’ve seen on TV for quite some time. Very much a love story dedicated to the human connection and a celebration of vulnerability, resilience and heart.💞 I’m so grateful to have found it. xx

Awww poor Aika 😢 but I’m happy John helped her🥹

I love this ☺️ I never had a grandpa growing up. Precious to see their relationship ❤️

Aika is super cute

I can't imagine this place being anything but genuine love.