The Irrational Vocation page 2 People derive great happiness, fulfillment and satisfaction from their children.
Children are sources of emotional sustenance.
As parents grow old, they become sources of economic support, as well. Unfortunately, these assertions are not sustained by the facts. Increasing mobility breaks families apart at an early stage. It is not uncommon today for a child to live with and off his parents until the age of 30. Increasing individualism leaves parents to cope with the empty nest syndrome.