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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Figuring things out: 19- 24.

Failure to launch: 25-30.[/quote]

I disagree with this.

After investing half a million dollars in each of my kids' educations, they damn well better have it figured out by 24.[/quote]

Just curious how old your kids actually are. I have a 23 year old who graduated college and excelled at a job for 18 months and was just laid off. Even while working, they had been living at home due to the high cost of living. They purchased their own car, paid their own insurance, started retirement accounts and put tens of thousands away. They are great fun and great company and have a lovely social network. Are they failure to launch? I don’t think any education is worth half a million dollars. Our kids chose state universities that we could afford and they don’t owe us anything in return. We also think it’s great starting life debt-free.

My definition of failure to launch varies based on individual circumstances. An adult child with a disability or mental health struggles needs more supports and more patience. As long as they are moving towards independence, I do not judge if they are 22 or 30. A 22 year old who didn’t attend college or a vocational program and is not employed full-time would strike me as failure to launch. Or a college grad who makes no effort to find a job and is out partying with friends would also strike me as failure to launch. [/quote]

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