Young Adulthood in America: Children Are Grown, but Parenting Doesn’t Stop
- By Rick Stubblebine
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- 25 Mar, 2019
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A New York Times/Morning Consult study of parents’ relationships with their young adult children suggests that modern parents are more involved in trying to help their over-18 offspring succeed than ever before. This can take the form of reminding them about appointments or making those appointments for them, providing financial or professional assistance or just giving advice. Intensive parenting has become the norm across all demographics, although the very wealthy sometimes take it to truly extreme levels. Parents of young adult children also report more interaction and communication with them than previous cohorts.
Key Takeaways:
- Among the factors driving this high level of parental engagement are income inequality and the importance of a college degree.
- Too much parental involvement can result in a young adult who is not equipped to deal with life's challenges.
- Parents who cannot afford to give their children financial assistance help them in other ways, such as reminding them of assignment deadlines or scheduling their appointments for them.
"A significant share of parents, across income levels, say they’re involved in their adult children’s daily lives."
Read more: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/13/upshot/parenting-new-norms-grown-children-extremes.html
