You Can Go Home Again

Many college graduates will be picking up their degrees and moving back home with Mom and Dad. Others won’t move back home, but will still need financial assistance from their parents. Surprisingly, this can be a good thing. Research has shown that closer bonds between young adults and their parents do not compromise the independence of the next generation. In the past, young adults sought advice and help from their peers, and today they still benefit greatly from parental help. Parents and children report that closer contact can lead to clearer life goals and more satisfaction for parents and children. Closer contact has been aided by today’s technology. Has the generation gap been closed?Read the full article here: You Can Go Home Again