articleThe Brief Half of U.S. parents with adult children now provide regular financial support, averaging $1,474 per month. 83% of these parents help with groceries, 65% with cell phone bills, and nearly half even cover vacation costs. Nearly 40% of parents say they plan to stop financially supporting their adult children within the next two years. More adult children needing helpWhat we know:Half of parents with adult children in the U.S. are providing them with regular financial assistance, the report says. On average, parents are contributing $1,474 per month—a 6% increase from last year.