SumDay
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This was in my monthly AARP magazine. I've discussed this very issue many times with a multitude of friends. I was born in the 50's, and I assure you I couldn't wait to get out of that house. That certainly doesn't seem to be the case with today's kiddos. Our adult (20 somethings) kids like us, call and text us often, and we enjoy one another's company when they are home for visits. The oldest did live with us for about 6 months, and it was beginning to fray the relationship, so dad gave him an exit date, which he adhered to. But it didn't seem to bother him to be a mole in our basement. I couldn't have imagined doing that at 25.
Here's the article:
Are You Too Close to Your Kids? - About Parenting, Young Adults - AARP
Anyway, I'd like to know what others think, and why it's now so different from our generational relationships with our parents. Maybe it was just the turmoil of the 70's.... Who knows.
Here's the article:
Are You Too Close to Your Kids? - About Parenting, Young Adults - AARP
Anyway, I'd like to know what others think, and why it's now so different from our generational relationships with our parents. Maybe it was just the turmoil of the 70's.... Who knows.