I agree. My parents helped with my down payment and cosigned on my home and my partner's parents on theirs. Both were vehicles for them to pass on generational

I agree. My parents helped with my down payment and cosigned on my home and my partner's parents on theirs. Both were vehicles for them to pass on generational wealth and, more importantly, give an early start to our credit scores. There is no malice or control attached, just parents genuinely wanting the best for their kids.