Boundaryless parents of adult children create hidden issues in their families. They may feel generous, but their children feel frustrated. Here's why.

As a result, an adult child will receive a specific amount based on their parent's work history and retirement age. The Social Security Administration (SSA) reduces payments to adult children by 25%.

I lost two adult children, my son Alan to ALS, and my younger daughter, Leslie, to advanced breast cancer, five and three years ago. I, too, felt awkward when asked how many children I have.

An adult child cannot inherit a parent’s Social Security benefits after the parent dies. Only adult children with disabilities can receive their parents’ benefits.