Parenting

In today’s digital era, it is not uncommon to see toddlers expertly swiping on screens before they can even form full sentences. While technology brings many conveniences and opportunities for learning, growing evidence suggests giving children smartphones before they turn 13 can damage their mental health well into adulthood.

As a parent, thinking about your child’s future is natural, but for Gen X parents, this often comes with a unique ffinancial concern: more than half worry they’ll need to support their kids well into adulthood. A recent U.S. Bank survey found that 53% of Gen X parents are anxious about their children’s financial independence compared to just 37% of parents across all generations.