Interplay of Financial Support and Familial Expectations

The chapter delves into the dynamics of parental responsibilities and children's obligations in terms of care and support, sparking a debate on entitlement, independence, and parental expectations. It explores the complexities of familial relationships, discussing the reciprocity between generations in terms of emotional and financial support. The conversation delves into personal experiences of supporting family members and contrasts societal expectations of children financially supporting themselves with the reality of adult children financially supporting their parents.