The Youngsters Still Follow The Footsteps!

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oi-Staff

By Staff

Thursday, June 25, 2009, 11:53

The present generation might be more independent and liberal in thoughts than their ancestors. However they are still ready to follow the footsteps set by their elders. It seems the younger generation is never hesitant to seek advice from their parents.

This is a rare insight into the relationship of parents and children in the present day generation. The role of parents is evolved as the children reach in their adolescence. There"s a lot of uncertainty about what parents are meant to do once their children reach those early adult years.

The difference between the present day youngsters and their parents is that many young people at the age of 23 to 24are still living at home. However 30 or 40 years ago at this age of 23 to 24, most young people were married and even parents. This will have an effect on the parents" concepts on their children"s thoughts.

Many parents have no inclination how much their adult children still value their input. While most of the young adults still count on their parents for advice and emotional support, many parents think of themselves as still helping in that role. Many parents even think that their children are better judges than them.

The present day young people value their relationship with their parents important to them. They even admit that their parents played a major role in their lives. However parents underestimated just how much support their children felt they provided.

The Australian Institute of Family Studies conducted this study.