Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the phenomenon of "silver-haired ferry people," referring to elderly individuals who move to live with their children to help with childcare, highlighting the emotional and psychological dynamics within these families [3][5][10]. Group 1: Elderly Psychological Needs - There is a lack of understanding of elderly psychology in family dynamics, with a focus primarily on the needs of younger generations [5][6]. - The emotional value for elderly individuals is often overlooked, leading to family conflicts that could be better understood through the lens of elderly emotions and psychology [6][10]. Group 2: Intergenerational Relationships - The concept of "midlife rebellion" is introduced, where adult children resist parental control, often stemming from a history of strict parenting [7][8]. - The dynamics of intergenerational relationships are complex, with many young adults feeling the pressure of parental expectations while also trying to establish their independence [9][10]. Group 3: Communication Barriers - Communication between elderly parents and their adult children is often inadequate, leading to feelings of isolation for the elderly [12][13]. - The focus on children's needs in family life can result in a lack of meaningful interactions between generations, creating emotional disconnects [12][13]. Group 4: Educational Pressures - The article addresses the phenomenon of "chicken parenting," where parents excessively invest in their children's education, leading to stress and diminishing returns [15][16]. - Parents are encouraged to recognize the diminishing returns of intensive educational pressure and to allow children to take more responsibility for their own learning [15][16]. Group 5: Gender Roles and Family Dynamics - The article highlights the traditional gender roles that often place the burden of family responsibilities on women, leading to a cycle of "intensive mothering" [17][18]. - There is a call for a shift in family dynamics where both partners share responsibilities equally, fostering a more supportive environment for all family members [18]. Group 6: Future Trends - The article predicts that as younger generations become parents, they may bring different perspectives on boundaries and responsibilities, potentially reshaping the "old drift" phenomenon [20].

2025.09. 26 本文字数：2565，阅读时长大约4分钟 作者 | 第一财经 彭晓玲 每到幼儿园、小学放学时间，校门口排队等候的人群中，绝大多数都是老人，孩子们一出校园，他们 就自然地一手接过书包，一手牵着孩子离开。 这样的一幕，每天都在城市中上演，大家早已司空见惯。老人们，尤其是从老家专程前来带孙辈的老 人们，他们在异乡的经历和情感很少被关注。陈辉聚焦的正是老漂这个群体。作为西北农林科技大学 人文发展学院教授，他历时6年才完成这项社会学调查，并据此写成了新书《银发摆渡人》。 "这不只是一个拼爹的时代，还是一个拼妈的时代。"陈辉说，所谓"拼妈"，是指能够获得老人提供的 家务支持。对城市双职工家庭，尤其是年轻女性来说，有老人买菜、做饭、打扫卫生、看娃，以及接 送孩子上学、上兴趣班、补习，这样的后勤支持和托举，对小家庭至关重要。于是很多老人在迟暮之 年，开启了"漂"的经历，陈辉称他们为"银发摆渡人"。 在陈辉看来，近年来大量出现的"老漂家庭"，是理解当代中国家庭转型的一个窗口，在公共舆论场上 一直被遮蔽的"老漂族"，也是城市化进程中的隐性推动力。 有些母女关系也很难处 陈辉对老漂现象的研究，源于他自己的家庭 ...

很多老人在迟暮之年，开启了"漂"的经历，学者陈辉称他们为"银发摆渡人"。 每到幼儿园、小学放学时间，校门口排队等候的人群中，绝大多数都是老人，孩子们一出校园，他们就自然地一 手接过书包，一手牵着孩子离开。 这样的一幕，每天都在城市中上演，大家早已司空见惯。老人们，尤其是从老家专程前来带孙辈的老人们，他们 在异乡的经历和情感很少被关注。陈辉聚焦的正是老漂这个群体。作为西北农林科技大学人文发展学院教授，他 历时6年才完成这项社会学调查，并据此写成了新书《银发摆渡人》。 "这不只是一个拼爹的时代，还是一个拼妈的时代。"陈辉说，所谓"拼妈"，是指能够获得老人提供的家务支持。 对城市双职工家庭，尤其是年轻女性来说，有老人买菜、做饭、打扫卫生、看娃，以及接送孩子上学、上兴趣 班、补习，这样的后勤支持和托举，对小家庭至关重要。于是很多老人在迟暮之年，开启了"漂"的经历，陈辉称 他们为"银发摆渡人"。 在陈辉看来，近年来大量出现的"老漂家庭"，是理解当代中国家庭转型的一个窗口，在公共舆论场上一直被遮蔽 的"老漂族"，也是城市化进程中的隐性推动力。 有些母女关系也很难处 陈辉对老漂现象的研究，源于他自己的家庭生活体验。他母亲就 ...