CMV: The universal attitude of parents that their adult children should "make something of their life" is universal because it is evolutionarily advantageous for parents want their children to secure high social standing and wealth.

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It seems like every parent judges their children by whether they have "made something of themselves". I think this universal attitude is best explained through evolution, as parents with a drive to see their children become high-ranking members of society are more likely to have grandchildren.

CMV: The universal attitude of parents that their adult children should "make something of their life" is universal because it is evolutionarily advantageous for parents want their children to secure high social standing and wealth.

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