In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who doesn't believe in giving gifts to adults, only children, during holiday celebrations.

More young adults are leaning on their parents for financial support, but that comes with risks that families should consider, a top advisor says.

Dear Eric: My wife and I have three children in their 20s. We paid for their college educations; they have no debt. Each has their own unique ambitions. My oldest child has a professional job, the ...