Inter-generational child rearing is an old tradition, but in recent US history wasn't it the case that your parents help you less but also ask less of you (thin

Inter-generational child rearing is an old tradition, but in recent US history wasn't it the case that your parents help you less but also ask less of you (think retirement homes). Maybe the trend of adults relying more on their parents is only a failure if adults aren't expected to take care of their parents later on.