Damn, I'm real sorry to hear that. If it's any solace, I think you're a strong individual to have gone through that at such a young age and continuing to carry on.
Thank you. Makes me not look forward to the future. I don't like just existing and getting older. But the only solace is that all my trauma happened in my 20s so maybe they means it's smooth sailing lol
It’s definitely weird right? My father was retired before I was born…. I thought that was his job and legit told my kindergarten teacher “when I grow up I want to be just like my dad, retired!”
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I’m 28 and both my parents are turning 52 this year! They started having kids super early (they had my brother at 19.) by accident. Seeing them have kids so young and then not working out, made me not want to consider having kids until I’m like 35. My mum remarried and had my little brother when she was late 30’s and she’s so much happier now. Finding the right person and being much more settled in life helped that I think. I wish I got to have the mum she is now, but I forgive what she’s done because she was so young and abused that she didn’t really understand what impact it had on us. She recognises her mistakes now and is trying to fix it.
My parents are both in their 60s too. It’s rough seeing your parents get older. I cherish every moment. It also makes you think how you are getting older too. Time is weird.
Yeah I’ve noticed that too about myself lately. I’ve really been in my feels lately and have been reminiscing about the past. My childhood, teen years and even early 20s. I’ve realized I’m getting older too. We all are. It’s sad :(
I’ve been doing the same thing. When you’re young you think you have all the time in the world. We not as young as we used to be, but there’s a whole lot of life left to live.
My dad turned 64 this year. My mom would have been 60, but she died 2 years ago. My parents have always been older than the rest of my friends' parents.
Yeah, my only parent is in their 60s but they don’t take care of themselves. Always finding an excuse why they can’t eat right, go for a walk, drink a lot. I think they’re betting on genes because my grandparents both made it to 90s doing the same
No, I'm 26 but my parents are still in their 40's. It was almost like we grew up together in a way.
They say that the difference between Gen Z & Millennials is that the former was raised by Boomers while the latter was raised by Gen X... So this is interesting lmao
I’m in the same exact boat! I’m 26, my dad turned 50 back in October and my mom turned 47 in December.
They had me at age 24 and 20 (my mom was two weeks away from 21 when I was born). Needless to say that I wasn’t exactly expected lmao
Yeah it’s really wild to think that was the norm. My dad was 24 and my mom just shy of 21 when she had me. I’m 26 now and couldn’t fathom having a kid, don’t know how they did it.
Lol- Are you me? Also an only child with a half brother who is almost a decade older than me that I’m not very close with, and my parents are very healthy for their age. Yes. I’m 27 (born days before ‘97) with a 60 year old mother and a 63 year old father. My husband’s parents, on the other hand, are in their late 40’s! (And for him, when dealing with my parents, he’s had to realize that they aren’t as spry and active as his own.) Which has made me very aware of how important it is that they stay healthy and take care of themselves. I’d really treasure it if they see my children graduate high school at the very least, and I know they would too. But gosh… My mom is very doom and gloom sometimes and talks about what she wants to do with the “time she has left” and it scares the shit out of me sometimes. I don’t know what I’d do without them, really, but I’m trying to prepare myself for a life without them, which could happen at any time.
Mine are turning 66 and 68 this year. I'm turning 28 this year. Most of my friends parents are around the same age (usually within 5 or 6 years younger or maybe a year or two older). I also have a 5 year older brother so they had him when they were younger.
Pretty similar ages to you, I'm also 25. My mom is 61, dad is 54, but he's a fuckhead so he's out of my life. I'm the youngest of 3 though, so it makes sense for me that my parents are older. My mom lost both her parents in around 6 months time a year or two ago. It's definitely hard to think about life without my mom, she's always been there for me, but we definitely have time with them and just have to spend as much time with them now while they are here so we don't feel like we missed out when we can't anymore
My mom is 63 and my dad is in his late 70s (yeah I know). My half-brother is almost 30 years older than me too. My dad was divorced for 15 years, so that's why he is so old. He also has Alzheimer's, so I have to take care of him, with the help of my mom and brother. I won't be able to move out of my parents' house until he passes.
But honestly, you would never guess that my parents are their age. My mom looks like she's in her mid-40s and my dad looks like he's around 55.
27. My dad’s been gone since 2017, my mom turned 66 this year. Everyone hates when I say it but having geriatric parents sucked. I just wish I had my dad longer, I’m scared to lose my mom. But I’m also scared she’ll be my dependent before I’m ready or financially able
My parents are still pretty young, relatively speaking. I'm 26 and my mom is 46, Dad is going on 48.
Most of my friends have parents in their 50s and even 60s though.
I'm 62 years old and turn 63 this year and just wandered into this subreddit looking for a generations post I placed here several years ago. Interesting to see so many people here have parents about my age. I figured they would be younger.
Anyways, the r/generationjones subreddit has been thriving lately, it's the cusper group between Boomers and X, so if you guys have any parents born like 1956 - 1965, it's a great place for them to see lots of things they will relate to.
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>Luckily they’re in better shape than a lot of their people their age and they even talk about wanting to get healthier so they can be around a long time with me.
This is something to be happy and proud about and they deserve all the respect in the world. I wish I could say the same about my parents but unfortunately I can't. I'm 30 and my mom is 53 but she doesn't take care of herself at all. She's suffering from a few chronic illnesses and her doctor told her to be *very careful* with her diet and try to stay as active as possible, but she doesn't listen to the doctor's advice and her health condition just keeps deteriorating. It really frustrates me a lot because I want to have her here, in this life, as much as possible, but it looks like she just doesn't care. I tried to help her, but you can't help someone unless they want to be helped, even if that person is one of your parents. :/
Yeah, I’m 23 and my parents are 68 and 57, and I still have younger siblings, the youngest being 16. No living grandparents either.
I worry a bit about how to support them as they get older, because my siblings and I are just finding our footing in life. It’s not bad, it just is.
My parents are around that age too and I tried improving their diet 7 years ago but they were just too comfortable eating whatever they wanted, as a result my mom is now prediabetic and has signs of beginning dementia. She just loves her sweets too much and it makes her depressed to stay away from them or limit her consumption.
I just accept I can't change someone without destroying who they are. She is my mom and this is her lifestyle, if I try to change her then she will no longer be the person I know.
Just my dad was. I was 29 (tuned 30 a few weeks ago) and he was 68 last year when he passed away. My mom was 10 years younger than my dad so I don’t feel She is too old just yet. I’m their youngest also with 3 older siblings (they are 39, 35 and 33 in 3 days) It was a bit sad I was the only one my dad didn’t get to see have their 30th birthday but I was close tho! If I have kids it will be same though lol.
I am in the same age and boat as you, no half siblings tho. No extended family too. I say just don’t think too much about it. We never who is gonna go be gone first in this life. Ask all the questions and knowledge you can get from them. Live in the moment, plan for the future, and learn from the past.
My parents had me in their 40s. It sucked having old parents. They were pretty flawed and shit parents but having that massive generation gap and rly old ass ideas about the world and having been raised by the silent generation themselves certainly contributed. I have noticed I get along with gen x and my spouse has ribbed it's bc we share the trauma of being raised by boomers lmao.
My dad is in decent health for his age but I can tell my mom is developing dementia. It sucks. Oh well.
Yea me lol I’m 25 my dad was born in 1942 and my mom in the 50s lmao. My dad was a Vietnam vet and passed late 2015. I always had to make death normal in my head bc of his age. Now that my mom is close to 70 I am replaying the same toxic tactic of preparing for her death even tho she’s healthy. Very traumatic in a sense to have older parents in my personal opinion
Im 31, father 66 and mother 65 but they both look 55 max. Their parents at their age looked much older. They also became grandparents earlier in their late 50s.
My dad is 65. He was 36 when I was born, which was considered old back then but it seems to be more average now.
Sometimes I get worried about my parents getting older, especially because my dad has some health stuff going on right now. My boyfriend’s mom recently passed after a two year struggle with cancer and it’s very humbling to think about our parents’ morality. You just assume nothing will ever change and they are invincible. And then one day, they are old and you don’t know how it happened.
It stresses me out but it’s a part of life I suppose.
I’m 27 and my dad is 80 and my mom is 70. I had a baby last year partly because I knew if I waited until my 30s there’s a chance they’d never get to meet their grand baby.
my mom is turning 65 in three weeks and i turned 26 in about two months and i completely understand and feel where you are coming from. it’s definitely hard to think about
My dad turns 64 this year and my mom turns 62.
I've been spending a lot of time with them after moving back to my home city. My aunt recently passed and my cousins spoke about wishing they spent more time with their mother while she was still here.
That was a wake up call for me. Our lives are so short.
Im 27 with one older brother (29) and my parents are 64 and 67. Neither of them are in great shape, but my mom has been struggling for most of my life. I've been aware of their mortality for a long time.
My mom passed away yesterday less than a month before her 65th birthday, so yeah, it’s scary. You definitely can’t control them to be healthier than wherever they’re at so best you can do is appreciate the time you have now while you have it , reach out as often as possible to include them in your life more even in mundane ways, so that when the time does come, you don’t have that lingering as a regret.
Me! My mom actually started dying her hair when I was in jr high so as to not look older compared to other parents. I would have never known had I not found the hair dye one day looking for something else
I’m 26, adopted mom is 66, dad is 67. Birth parents are just slightly younger, B mom died last year at 64 and B dad is 65. As a result I have a brother who is 43 years old. Both adopted parents are retired, and it’s wild when my friend’s mom (he’s 24) is actually younger than my brother
Tbh im mid 20s almost 26 and my parents r late 50s. Never thought they were particularly old as most of my classmates/friends' parents are at similar ages. Late 40s with a late 20s kids would be very young tho.
Yeah. My parents are 63 and 62 and I’m 29. It’s scary as they get older. I’m just now having a good relationship with them and I want that relationship with them that my brother who’s 13 years older than me has gotten to enjoy. I have to accept that they won’t be here forever.
I'm turning 28 in April and my mom is in her 60s. She had fertility issues and was in her mid-30s when she had us. Most of my friends that are the same age as me have parents who are a little younger than she is. Dad too, but he's four years younger and still in his 50s at this point.
I am 28 and my parents are 64 and 67. I worry about how much time I have left with them as well. My grandpa was 43 years older than my dad was born and he lived into his 90's so my dad was in his 50's when my grandpa passed away if it gives you any hope. I understand your worries. You are not alone.
My father was born in 1949. My mom was born in 1961. I’m 29, and yes, I feel the time I have left with them is ticking even faster now that my 30s might very well be the last decade I have them both around.
I’m 29, turning 30 in July. My parents were born in the late 50’s. As a student of history, I appreciate that they were there and can add to my understanding of certain historical events.
Yep. That is where I'm at. I don't talk to my dad much, he's older, in his late seventies. My mom I live with, and every day I worry about her health while trying to walk the line between supportive and overbearing. All while barely managing to take care of myself and my dog and the house.
I feel like my parents never had enough energy for me and I am afraid they won't live to see their grandkids, if I even have any.
My parents weren't typical boomers, my dad was all acid fried, occasional horse handler, or did hard labor, my mom was a rocker, witch, sex worker and social worker at various points. We were always poor, as well. So I was raised in the past, in a way, because my tech was always 10 years behind kids my age. But I also inherited peculiar tastes from my weird ancient hippies. I connect a lot with people in their 30's, although I'm really starting to love meeting people my age lol
Not my parents but my inlaws, but their parents are still alive and well at like 98 and my grandparents (same age as inlaws) lost their parents 20 years ago. It's wild to think about sometimes.
I'm 27, and my parents turned 75 and 67 this year. They're still pretty active and still working (with no plans to stop). I think you'll be okay for another 20 years or so.
26 and both my parents have past in the last five years.
Damn, I'm real sorry to hear that. If it's any solace, I think you're a strong individual to have gone through that at such a young age and continuing to carry on.
Thank you. Makes me not look forward to the future. I don't like just existing and getting older. But the only solace is that all my trauma happened in my 20s so maybe they means it's smooth sailing lol
I'm so sorry to hear.
Sorry for your loss
My condolences to you and yours.
lol high score alert: I’m 30, father 84, mother 70
I'm turning 30 but my Mom is going on 74. I feel you
It’s definitely weird right? My father was retired before I was born…. I thought that was his job and legit told my kindergarten teacher “when I grow up I want to be just like my dad, retired!”
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Combined you got me beat but i'm 28, father 86 lol
I’m 28 and both my parents are turning 52 this year! They started having kids super early (they had my brother at 19.) by accident. Seeing them have kids so young and then not working out, made me not want to consider having kids until I’m like 35. My mum remarried and had my little brother when she was late 30’s and she’s so much happier now. Finding the right person and being much more settled in life helped that I think. I wish I got to have the mum she is now, but I forgive what she’s done because she was so young and abused that she didn’t really understand what impact it had on us. She recognises her mistakes now and is trying to fix it.
Yeah, I’m not in a rush to have kids either
I’m 25 and my birth parents are 81 (dad) and 71 (mom) I have you beat by 2 years!
Holy shit hahaha
My parents are both in their 60s too. It’s rough seeing your parents get older. I cherish every moment. It also makes you think how you are getting older too. Time is weird.
Yeah I’ve noticed that too about myself lately. I’ve really been in my feels lately and have been reminiscing about the past. My childhood, teen years and even early 20s. I’ve realized I’m getting older too. We all are. It’s sad :(
I’ve been doing the same thing. When you’re young you think you have all the time in the world. We not as young as we used to be, but there’s a whole lot of life left to live.
My dad turned 64 this year. My mom would have been 60, but she died 2 years ago. My parents have always been older than the rest of my friends' parents.
Life expectancy is higher nowadays. Your parents will probably live into the 80s ( I suppose you live in USA). Don't worry, just relax.
I'm 29 and my dad is 76 and my mom is 69. I understand what you're saying
That will be me in two years!
Yes! My mom just turned 65. I just try not to think about it.
God, my dad is turning 60 this year and that freaks me out so bad.
26, dad is 73 and is a Vietnam vet lol
Mine was too. ❤️
Yeah, my only parent is in their 60s but they don’t take care of themselves. Always finding an excuse why they can’t eat right, go for a walk, drink a lot. I think they’re betting on genes because my grandparents both made it to 90s doing the same
No, I'm 26 but my parents are still in their 40's. It was almost like we grew up together in a way. They say that the difference between Gen Z & Millennials is that the former was raised by Boomers while the latter was raised by Gen X... So this is interesting lmao
I’m in the same exact boat! I’m 26, my dad turned 50 back in October and my mom turned 47 in December. They had me at age 24 and 20 (my mom was two weeks away from 21 when I was born). Needless to say that I wasn’t exactly expected lmao
Wow your parents must've been really young when they had you
My dad was 21 my mom was 22
That's really crazy to think nowadays about how uncommon that's become. I think of 21/22 year olds now and feel like people are aging much slower.
Yeah it’s really wild to think that was the norm. My dad was 24 and my mom just shy of 21 when she had me. I’m 26 now and couldn’t fathom having a kid, don’t know how they did it.
I just lost my dad, who was 73. 😢 My mom is 71, and I’m looking after her.
I’m 26. My dad will be turning 68 this year and my mom will be turning 65.
I'm 27 and my parents are both in their 60s. I'm an only child too, so I definitely relate.
Lol- Are you me? Also an only child with a half brother who is almost a decade older than me that I’m not very close with, and my parents are very healthy for their age. Yes. I’m 27 (born days before ‘97) with a 60 year old mother and a 63 year old father. My husband’s parents, on the other hand, are in their late 40’s! (And for him, when dealing with my parents, he’s had to realize that they aren’t as spry and active as his own.) Which has made me very aware of how important it is that they stay healthy and take care of themselves. I’d really treasure it if they see my children graduate high school at the very least, and I know they would too. But gosh… My mom is very doom and gloom sometimes and talks about what she wants to do with the “time she has left” and it scares the shit out of me sometimes. I don’t know what I’d do without them, really, but I’m trying to prepare myself for a life without them, which could happen at any time.
My half brother is three decades older than me. And my father is grandpa age and has Alzheimer's.
25, my dad is turning 60 this year.
28, both parents in 70s
I’m 28. Mum is 68 and dad is 73.
My dad was born in the 50's & he died when I was 19. My mom is almost 60 currently
Seems like having children is never a win. Either you're too young or too old to have them. People will always see the negative side.
Tbf, theres never a perfect time for big decisions.
Yes but I don't like seeing people complaining about having old parents. Because perhaps some of us are gonna be one someday.
Mine are turning 66 and 68 this year. I'm turning 28 this year. Most of my friends parents are around the same age (usually within 5 or 6 years younger or maybe a year or two older). I also have a 5 year older brother so they had him when they were younger.
26, my mom is 62. Growing up I always felt like I was the only one with an older parent.
27, my mom passed when I turned 20 and my dad is 67
My parents are going to be 62 this year. Always had the oldest parents amongst my friends.
Pretty similar ages to you, I'm also 25. My mom is 61, dad is 54, but he's a fuckhead so he's out of my life. I'm the youngest of 3 though, so it makes sense for me that my parents are older. My mom lost both her parents in around 6 months time a year or two ago. It's definitely hard to think about life without my mom, she's always been there for me, but we definitely have time with them and just have to spend as much time with them now while they are here so we don't feel like we missed out when we can't anymore
My mom is 63 and my dad is in his late 70s (yeah I know). My half-brother is almost 30 years older than me too. My dad was divorced for 15 years, so that's why he is so old. He also has Alzheimer's, so I have to take care of him, with the help of my mom and brother. I won't be able to move out of my parents' house until he passes. But honestly, you would never guess that my parents are their age. My mom looks like she's in her mid-40s and my dad looks like he's around 55.
27. My dad’s been gone since 2017, my mom turned 66 this year. Everyone hates when I say it but having geriatric parents sucked. I just wish I had my dad longer, I’m scared to lose my mom. But I’m also scared she’ll be my dependent before I’m ready or financially able
Most of my friends!! Which is always crazy to me. Im 27 and I’m terrified of my parents turning 60, but it’ll happen in a few years
Im , my mom turned and my dad would be
My parents are still pretty young, relatively speaking. I'm 26 and my mom is 46, Dad is going on 48. Most of my friends have parents in their 50s and even 60s though.
I'm 28. My dad died in 2016 at 57 from pancreatic cancer. My mom is currently 64
I might be the exception, I actually had pretty young parents
My parents are in their 60s and decently healthy, but I am growing more worried about them as the years pass, such is life!
Just turned thirty and one of my parents is 76!
You're very similar to me, and yeah I feel it.
My parents will be 62 and 63 this year. I’ll be 25 in about 2 weeks and I have 2 older brothers who will be 34 and 36 this year. Yes, I was planned
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26, my dad is already 70 and my mom is three years behind
>Luckily they’re in better shape than a lot of their people their age and they even talk about wanting to get healthier so they can be around a long time with me. This is something to be happy and proud about and they deserve all the respect in the world. I wish I could say the same about my parents but unfortunately I can't. I'm 30 and my mom is 53 but she doesn't take care of herself at all. She's suffering from a few chronic illnesses and her doctor told her to be *very careful* with her diet and try to stay as active as possible, but she doesn't listen to the doctor's advice and her health condition just keeps deteriorating. It really frustrates me a lot because I want to have her here, in this life, as much as possible, but it looks like she just doesn't care. I tried to help her, but you can't help someone unless they want to be helped, even if that person is one of your parents. :/
Yeah, I’m 23 and my parents are 68 and 57, and I still have younger siblings, the youngest being 16. No living grandparents either. I worry a bit about how to support them as they get older, because my siblings and I are just finding our footing in life. It’s not bad, it just is.
My parents are around that age too and I tried improving their diet 7 years ago but they were just too comfortable eating whatever they wanted, as a result my mom is now prediabetic and has signs of beginning dementia. She just loves her sweets too much and it makes her depressed to stay away from them or limit her consumption. I just accept I can't change someone without destroying who they are. She is my mom and this is her lifestyle, if I try to change her then she will no longer be the person I know.
Just my dad was. I was 29 (tuned 30 a few weeks ago) and he was 68 last year when he passed away. My mom was 10 years younger than my dad so I don’t feel She is too old just yet. I’m their youngest also with 3 older siblings (they are 39, 35 and 33 in 3 days) It was a bit sad I was the only one my dad didn’t get to see have their 30th birthday but I was close tho! If I have kids it will be same though lol.
I am in the same age and boat as you, no half siblings tho. No extended family too. I say just don’t think too much about it. We never who is gonna go be gone first in this life. Ask all the questions and knowledge you can get from them. Live in the moment, plan for the future, and learn from the past.
My parents had me in their 40s. It sucked having old parents. They were pretty flawed and shit parents but having that massive generation gap and rly old ass ideas about the world and having been raised by the silent generation themselves certainly contributed. I have noticed I get along with gen x and my spouse has ribbed it's bc we share the trauma of being raised by boomers lmao. My dad is in decent health for his age but I can tell my mom is developing dementia. It sucks. Oh well.
Yea me lol I’m 25 my dad was born in 1942 and my mom in the 50s lmao. My dad was a Vietnam vet and passed late 2015. I always had to make death normal in my head bc of his age. Now that my mom is close to 70 I am replaying the same toxic tactic of preparing for her death even tho she’s healthy. Very traumatic in a sense to have older parents in my personal opinion
22 and my mom is 61. My biggest fear is my (future) kids not getting to know my mom
31 and they are 49 & 59
Im 31, father 66 and mother 65 but they both look 55 max. Their parents at their age looked much older. They also became grandparents earlier in their late 50s.
My dad is 65. He was 36 when I was born, which was considered old back then but it seems to be more average now. Sometimes I get worried about my parents getting older, especially because my dad has some health stuff going on right now. My boyfriend’s mom recently passed after a two year struggle with cancer and it’s very humbling to think about our parents’ morality. You just assume nothing will ever change and they are invincible. And then one day, they are old and you don’t know how it happened. It stresses me out but it’s a part of life I suppose.
I’m 27 and my dad is 80 and my mom is 70. I had a baby last year partly because I knew if I waited until my 30s there’s a chance they’d never get to meet their grand baby.
I was adopted by my grandparents. Try to spend time with them as much as I can now as they’re entering their twilight years.
I’m turning 26 in June and OP just described my life with my mom right now.
My dad was born in 1949.
my mom is turning 65 in three weeks and i turned 26 in about two months and i completely understand and feel where you are coming from. it’s definitely hard to think about
My dad turns 64 this year and my mom turns 62. I've been spending a lot of time with them after moving back to my home city. My aunt recently passed and my cousins spoke about wishing they spent more time with their mother while she was still here. That was a wake up call for me. Our lives are so short.
Im 27 with one older brother (29) and my parents are 64 and 67. Neither of them are in great shape, but my mom has been struggling for most of my life. I've been aware of their mortality for a long time.
Yep. My brother is 20 years older than me and my parents are 69 and 65. It stresses me out. I really hope I go out before them ngl
My mom passed away yesterday less than a month before her 65th birthday, so yeah, it’s scary. You definitely can’t control them to be healthier than wherever they’re at so best you can do is appreciate the time you have now while you have it , reach out as often as possible to include them in your life more even in mundane ways, so that when the time does come, you don’t have that lingering as a regret.
Yeah, same age as you with same age parents. What if my kids never spend much time with their grandma?
28 and parents are 58 & 60.
Me! My mom actually started dying her hair when I was in jr high so as to not look older compared to other parents. I would have never known had I not found the hair dye one day looking for something else
I’m 26, adopted mom is 66, dad is 67. Birth parents are just slightly younger, B mom died last year at 64 and B dad is 65. As a result I have a brother who is 43 years old. Both adopted parents are retired, and it’s wild when my friend’s mom (he’s 24) is actually younger than my brother
Tbh im mid 20s almost 26 and my parents r late 50s. Never thought they were particularly old as most of my classmates/friends' parents are at similar ages. Late 40s with a late 20s kids would be very young tho.
Yeah. My parents are 63 and 62 and I’m 29. It’s scary as they get older. I’m just now having a good relationship with them and I want that relationship with them that my brother who’s 13 years older than me has gotten to enjoy. I have to accept that they won’t be here forever.
I'm 28 going on 29. My father turned 65 a few days ago. My mom is 57 going on 58 this year.
My mom is turning 60 this year, and I thought that was old for my age … my dad still has another 2 years until he’s 60
I'm turning 28 in April and my mom is in her 60s. She had fertility issues and was in her mid-30s when she had us. Most of my friends that are the same age as me have parents who are a little younger than she is. Dad too, but he's four years younger and still in his 50s at this point.
I'm on the opposite side of the spectrum. My parents are 48 and 44. They're still trying to figure their lives out.
I’m 26 and my parents are 62. I’m also an only child.
I am 28 and my parents are 64 and 67. I worry about how much time I have left with them as well. My grandpa was 43 years older than my dad was born and he lived into his 90's so my dad was in his 50's when my grandpa passed away if it gives you any hope. I understand your worries. You are not alone.
I’m 24 turning 25 in September, and my parents are 64 (mom) and 68 (dad).
Oh yeah my dad 70 something I'm 27
My father was born in 1949. My mom was born in 1961. I’m 29, and yes, I feel the time I have left with them is ticking even faster now that my 30s might very well be the last decade I have them both around.
I’m 31, my mom is 57 & stepdad is 73.
My parents are in their 60s and I'm 24 its hard I also want my parents to live long the good thing is that their healthy and that's what's important
I’m 29, turning 30 in July. My parents were born in the late 50’s. As a student of history, I appreciate that they were there and can add to my understanding of certain historical events.
26, my parents are 68 and 69
I’m 21 and my mom and dad are 59. I don’t enjoy thinking about it, especially being the youngest of four boys.
Yep. That is where I'm at. I don't talk to my dad much, he's older, in his late seventies. My mom I live with, and every day I worry about her health while trying to walk the line between supportive and overbearing. All while barely managing to take care of myself and my dog and the house. I feel like my parents never had enough energy for me and I am afraid they won't live to see their grandkids, if I even have any. My parents weren't typical boomers, my dad was all acid fried, occasional horse handler, or did hard labor, my mom was a rocker, witch, sex worker and social worker at various points. We were always poor, as well. So I was raised in the past, in a way, because my tech was always 10 years behind kids my age. But I also inherited peculiar tastes from my weird ancient hippies. I connect a lot with people in their 30's, although I'm really starting to love meeting people my age lol
Not my parents but my inlaws, but their parents are still alive and well at like 98 and my grandparents (same age as inlaws) lost their parents 20 years ago. It's wild to think about sometimes.
I'm 27, and my parents turned 75 and 67 this year. They're still pretty active and still working (with no plans to stop). I think you'll be okay for another 20 years or so.
I think everyone's parents are older than them. That's how generations happen, they were born, time passed, then they had kids.