<p>^^^another form of, as yet unstudied, postpartum depression. 
I had it, too.</p>
<p>Interesting…I’m off to walk!</p>
<p>My experience mirrors JLauer’s. Exchanging information does not mean lack of independence. For example, my son is renting an apartment by himself and buying housewares and furnishings for the first time in his life. It is natural for him to ask us questions about this, since we have more experience with these things. Same with when he bought his first car. Also, he has had some good luck come his way recently which would be hard to discuss with friends without it sounding like bragging, so he shares his excitement with us. On the other hand, he majored in economics and is working in finance, so we ask his opionion on investments as he is more keyed in to that area than we are. As JLauer said, if we share our knowledge with each other, less mistakes will be made, even though we are 3000 miles apart. It makes sense - that’s what families are for!</p>