I think this is terribly, painfully ironic. It&#x27;s arguing that Americans are living closer to home in order to support their aging elders.<p>18 Miles is not close!!! That&#x27;s a commute. You have to commute to see your mother, or for her to see her grandchildren. I haven&#x27;t traveled far and wide. But based on the few places I have been this is bizarre and unhealthy.
In West Africa, parents either live with you or a few doors down. A few miles away at most, always within walking distance.
I think this is the broad case across the planet and in human history.
I also think it&#x27;s way healthier.