Because America is all about success measured in how much money you have and everything else takes 2nd place. If you ever meet an American, they’re guaranteed to ask you what do you do (for a living) within the first few questions. They leave homes for college which is usually not in the same state they’re graduating high school in and then get jobs with national companies which will move them wherever they’re needed. It’s very hard to maintain relationships with your parents when they’re across country. America being so big is also another reason why people end up so far from each other. It’s also cultural, and parents often think their jobs are done once the kid goes off to college.
Unironically, my dad only cares about my work and whether or not I am making him grandchildren. He doesn't see me as a person any more than he sees his dogs as non-sentient beings.
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u/ThatWasCool Feb 27 '25
Because America is all about success measured in how much money you have and everything else takes 2nd place. If you ever meet an American, they’re guaranteed to ask you what do you do (for a living) within the first few questions. They leave homes for college which is usually not in the same state they’re graduating high school in and then get jobs with national companies which will move them wherever they’re needed. It’s very hard to maintain relationships with your parents when they’re across country. America being so big is also another reason why people end up so far from each other. It’s also cultural, and parents often think their jobs are done once the kid goes off to college.