Parents
On an evening walk during my freshman year at Yale, I noticed a homeless man slipping in and out of consciousness at the corner of a street. His breathing was shallow, his lips tinged blue, and he didn’t respond to a sternum rub I gave him. Trusting my instincts, I…
My parents raised my brother, two sisters, and me to be adventurers. To seize the day and explore the planet, just as they did in their younger years. I’ve lived away from them for 15 years, moving from place to place. Although I’ve had fun, I do feel guilty about…
Living in the Bay Area, Max Heninger is all too familiar with high housing costs.As is he with childcare costs, student loans, and saving for his two kids’ futures.”We are going to be paying off our student loans for at least another decade,” Heninger, who is facing just under $900…
This spring, I moved back in with my parents. Again.The first time was early in the pandemic, when my daughter was a newborn and the world felt like a terrifying science experiment. We had been living in Brooklyn, and when the hospital barred partners from delivery rooms, we started calling…
Your parents’ basement might be looking pretty good these days.In 2023, around 40% of younger Americans lived with their parents. Living with mom and dad is a popular safety net for Gen Zers who face steep housing costs, expensive higher education, and a shaky job market.”If you have the luxury of…
At just 21, Coco Gauff secured her second Grand Slam title by winning the French Open on Saturday. But the Gen Z tennis star knows that it wouldn’t have been possible without her mom or dad.During a post-match press conference, Gauff spoke about how her parents’ unwavering support helped set…
