Blog #4 kste

I thought it was really interesting the other day when we talked about the myths for adults when they hit their mid-life. I do believe that they are myths to a certain extent, like I think financing all through your life is going to be difficult because you don't know what the economy will bring you. It's always going to be difficult. Life doesn't get easier. My mom and dad are at this age and they have 3 children in college and next year it will be 4 in college and one in high school. They want us to be successful so this is a hard, crucial time for them also. They hope for us to do well no matter what. The whole midlife crisis thing humors me. We always tell my dad he is going through a midlife crisis because he is on the verge of buying his 3rd motorcycle. We know it's jus a hobby and that he really isn't going through anything we just like to make fun. I think when adults hit this age they are just finding the new things to do that they weren't able to do before because their children were young and they had to worry about starting their careers and families. The empty nest situation could go both ways. My parents are excited that we have left but they do miss us to an extent. I know there are other families that are very sad that their children are gone because then it makes them feel old, but parents are mostly happy to be alone again.