Nope! I'm 25 and live on my own and have a full-time job in academia. My parents wouldn't hesitate to loan me money if I needed it, but I don't depend on them anymore. I still visit my mommy as much as possible though :)
No. I went to work after high school and she made me pay rent and board. I took classes at night. I didn't mind because that is what people did then............we grew up. A year later I married. From that point she somewhat depended on me. Family. I love her and am trying to get her to agree to assisted living in my state. She is resisting. Of course she is!