Owe is only one letter from own and evolved directly from the word own. Let that sink in. To owe someone implies an obligation. Children don't owe their parents anything; parents owe their children ...

Even if it seems unsuspecting, childhood experiences and parental influences play a huge role in crafting adult children's realities. From boosting their social skills, to teaching them independence, ...

Want to stay current with Arthur’s writing? Sign up to get an email every time a new column comes out. In Oscar Wilde’s celebrated 1895 comedy, The Importance of Being Earnest, one of the protagonists ...

As an adult, keeping healthy communication and close relationships going with your parents can be a challenge. You or someone you know is probably struggling with setting boundaries, knowing when to ...

Some states have filial responsibility laws that let creditors turn to adult children for payment of their parents' health care costs. Filial responsibility laws need to be triggered before going into ...

For Love & Money is a column from Business Insider answering your relationship and money questions. This week, a reader's girlfriend wants to move in together, but his parents disapprove. Our ...

Your parents are aging and have zero money. You can help, but make sure they don’t take you down with them. About one-third of middle-aged adults are already supporting their parents financially, and ...

When does it make sense to forgo parental approval and marry anyway? Should you get married if your potential inlaws don't like you? [vanguardallure] In most countries, you don’t need parental consent ...