As children become adults, how much do they — and should they — rely on their parents for support? Over 800 parents and children weigh in

From those first toddling steps to that first shaky tooth, through tests and teenagehood, we hold our children’s hands, we’re there to support and encourage them. But when do we let go?

As children become adults, how much do they — and should they —rely on their parents for support? Who pays for college? Should married kids be supported? For how long? Who calls the shots?

Everyone has opinions about what “everyone” is doing — but what’s really going on? We wanted to get the numbers — and over 800 parents and children weighed in, sharing their experiences, opinions, and accounts

(Originally featured in Family First, Issue 823)