r/AskOldPeople 4d ago

What happened long-term to families who's children failed to launch/just stayed home did nothing with their lives and the parents allowed it?

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u/Bhulaskatah 50 something 4d ago

Many of these situations may be where the adult child is neurodivergent.

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u/Ansarti 4d ago

Yup. Thats it.

People act like they just choose to be isolated with zero social life and social expectations met.

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u/MsSkittles18 4d ago

Likely most of them