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Many 50-somethings say
they’re closer to their folks than ever.
Here’s why—and what to do if you feel left out.
by Leslie Quander Wooldridge
print and web format
„Back in ‘88, ‚Parents Just Don’t Understand‘ was the anthem of a generation that felt worlds apart from their folks. Now, over half of Gen X calls their parents close friends, with 63% feeling closer than ever. How did the famously independent, ‘latchkey’ generation end up finding that connection? Time, maturity, and shared memories brought many back together in unexpected ways.