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Why many parents are supporting their adult children

WBUR

Published August 11, 2026 at 12:03 PM EDT

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Most Americans say young adults today have it harder financially than in the past. Many parents are also helping to support their children well into adulthood.

NPR’s Jennifer Ludden reports.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.