My kids are taken care of with their participation. They take care of their kids, with some help from me, future help, there are terms and conditions.
In my family we help and support each other, we never expected any Government help. When my dear EX left seeking broader horizons, I was left with two kids whom I supported and educated as far as they wanted, education, post grad.
They want nothing and expect nothing from the Gov, GenX thing, or me, I think. Great kids.
You made your choice's, I made Mine, got to live with it.
Hold on a minute! This isn't about choice. This is about what the government is going to take from my family (and your children's families). Gen Xers are mad because the government is going to burden us (with no benefit, I might add) and handicap our ability to care for our own families. Believe it or not, this is the same argument made time and time again on FreeRepublic. Let the people keep their money and decide what to do with it.
It astounds me that FReeper Boomers, as a group, are fiscal conservatives until the conversation turns to "their" social security. Then they're right there with the DUers with their hands out. This is an argument against redistribution of wealth, not young vs old.
Hubby and I will take care of our parents and our own retirement. Why should we be expected to foot the bill for anyone else?