[UnwashedPeasant]

One remedy is the old family structure where elderly family members live with kids and grandkids, and ideally the grandkids do not leave town for college or work and never come back.

[Equine1952]

What if the old fart dies? Where’s that leave everyone? Bye gramps.

[equaviator]

The Waltons were almost too good to be true.

[sistergoldenhair]

Agree. Many don’t see this arrangement as being mutually beneficial. The younger family members are “taking care” of the old folks and the elders don’t want to “be a burden”. In the past, people didn’t necessarily move out just stayed in the family home or moved next door.

[larrytown]

One remedy is the old family structure where elderly family members live with kids and grandkids, and ideally the grandkids do not leave town for college or work and never come back.

This! This is called 'purpose', and it's part of the core functions of humanity.

The 'friendships' that this article discusses aren't supposed to provide that level of purpose and meaning - they're rare if they do.

[central_va]

Globalism ruined America.

[dfwgator]

“Goodnight, John-Boy!”