And when they finish work; who do they go home to?
Have personally thought there was a contradiction or irony of sorts; watching the latest batch of young, 'mature'. And of course, this is not 'all'; but more than a few to make observation legitimate. . .
Many of them have, by the time they are sixteen had class trips that take them to neighboring borders; Mexico. . .South America; the Islands. . .by eighteen or nineteen; have spent summers abroad; school for a month; unsupervised travel for two. . .. They were educated to 'sex' by fourth grade. They are bright. . .worldly. . .but yes, ten - or more - years later; Mom is still 'moving them'. . .getting them 'settled'. . .with every luxury they have become accustomed to. If they are in long-term relationships then they have enjoyed the extended honeymoon on more than a few of their vacations together. . .
Others; are experiencing their 'divorce' from their partner in the long-term relationship that was supposed to be a marriage - eventually. By and large; they will tell you they are not ready. And the sad thing is; they are right.
Again, this does not describe all the 'up-coming' generation. . .but there is an irony; that the earlier so many of these kids are educated to 'life'. . .and the more they are exposed to life and the world; the more mature they appear; the more you see this adolescent clinging to their 'own child' while exhibiting a fear to move honestly forward towards genuine committment and responsibility. Many of this 'bunch' have been educated to the 'world' and are in fact, 'worldly'. . .but - not genuinely mature; or so it would appear. . .
Perhaps it is the 9/11 effect. . .or, too much of the wrong thing, too soon. . .or maybe it is the Parents who are clinging to their children for the same reasons. . .
For what it is worth, I think it is because they are so precious, the 2 children allowed by the population restrictionists. Mothers of bigger famiies couldn’t hover and cater as they do now.