Professional guides for educators often use the figure of a "bunicuță" to teach children about traditions or social values.
It is used to describe specific characters, such as the "spion bunicuță" (granny spy) or "bunicuță a nopții" (nightly granny) found in contemporary Romanian fiction and fantasy magazines . BunicuЕЈДѓ
The Education Professional's Guide (Ghidul Profesionistului din Educație) includes activities where children assist a "bunicuță" in tasks like preparing a celebratory meal, used to evaluate child initiative and social behavior. Professional guides for educators often use the figure