“…In addition, older adults might be able to maintain norms of reciprocity as they age by providing other forms of support to their families in return such as financial support, childcare, or sharing housing (Connidis, 2010;Silverstein, Conroy, Wang, Giarrusso, & Bengtson, 2002) and so be able to maintain a sense of autonomy and status within the family. Reciprocity within parent-child relations has been frequently investigated with regard to the understanding transfers of time, labor, and financial assets across generations (Antonucci, 1990;Henretta, Hill, Li, Soldo, & Wolf, 1997;Morgan, Schuster, & Butler, 1991;Whitbeck, Simons, & Conger, 1991). This research provides some evidence that elements of both repayment and altruism are at work in governing the normative behavior of adult children (Silverstein et al, 2002).…”