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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have a few nieces and nephews who have failed to launch after great educations and they are well into their 30s. Their fathers were all successful (mothers SAH) so it’s not like they didn’t see hard work pay off. I have no idea if the parents are subsidizing them but I’m sure some are. [/quote]

Society encourages it and there are a lot of distractions. If you are not seeking growth, status or money why would you leave a warm nest?[/quote]

I struggle with this. I grew up working class so was highly motivated to go to college. I didn't go after money, but definitely took jobs in nonprofit sector that paid better, had more stable funding than the jobs I would've really liked to work.

DH grew up in a warm nest, but will still highly motivated. One of our DCs is too. The other struggles with some of the mental health conditions referred to here. I used to think being kind of a hard ass would be a sufficient motivator, but it's not. It's been a challenge as a parent to figure out how to approach. [/quote]

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