generational wealth is how real wealth is built: nearly all riches are inherited. the main thing i have learned with age is how incredibly important having a v

generational wealth is how real wealth is built: nearly all riches are inherited. the main thing i have learned with age is how incredibly important having a very very strong support system is, whether thats family, friends, a club, school, spouse, children, or whatever. you can. not. survive. without this. Its disconcerting how completely i overlooked this in my youth. independence in the context you describe is not something that should be lauded in our society and specifically parents that drive their children away should, in the great majority of cases, be vilified along with the typical narrative of celebrating the child's victory at overcome adverse conditions.