I think having several generations together under one roof is a good thing. When my folks are ready they can come live with me, or I’ll stay with them.
They didn’t farm me out when I was dependent and helpless, and if they become so, I’m happy to put them up.
But even before parents need to be with their grown children, family life with grandparents and grandkids is not something to mock or disparage. Everyone contributes to the unit somehow, or should.
Yes, I realize there are dysfunctional families better off separated but that’s beside the point.
I agree. But my goal was to not live with my parents. There is something healthy about wanting to live independently too.
I do think it can work well if everyone is contributing in some way ... for example if you are out of work you do most of the cleaning or lawn work, etc. Also another good thing is older parents living with their adult children instead of going into nursing homes. Who knows if my child would take me in when I’m old? I would hope so.