This is a bigger problem than just parents financial future - it will  soon lead to a crisis of leadership and a dearth of skills, capabilities and talent for the workplace. This will lead to even greater social and economic problems. It is expected that people begin their working lives in junior roles that provide them with experiences that help prepare them for more complex roles while at the same time, people gain practical living experiences - making decisions, solving problems, making mistakes, recovering from mistakes. All of this works together to build skills, competencies, capabilities and talents that prepares people for leadership roles and interesting work. Adult kids living with parents, significantly reduces or even eliminates this critical step in a person's development. Sad sad sad