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That point about empty nesters potentially overspending on their kids, even after they’ve moved out, really hit home. It’s so easy to fall into that trap of wanting to “help” them financially, even when it might not be the most responsible thing for *our* own financial future. We’ve definitely found ourselves doing similar things, wanting to ease their transition into independence but realizing it could be setting us back. It makes me wonder if there’s a sweet spot between being supportive and enabling, especially when it comes to financial independence for both sides. What are some practical ways to define that line without feeling like you’re being too strict or, conversely, too enabling?