Many boomers have adult children who do listen to them and senior parents who have varying needs day to day. IMO, the seniors (mom) are more rebellious listening to suggestions than adult children. However, there's no prodding when it comes to Jeb. Mom's liked him without any input from me.
Mom and me, well, we have talks about other stuff that go nowhere. Mom, "It's my home and I'm not getting rid of any of my tupperware because I may use it someday." LOL