<p>I had Mono when I was in my late 20s and had been independent for a decade, owned my own house etc. It was a very bad case and I was extremely sick. When the doctor realized I lived alone she said she was going to hospitalize me. My best friend dragged me to he apartment and I ended up staying with her. I would have stayed with my Mum otherwise. </p>
<p>Sometimes when we are sick, whatever our ages, we need our family or friends. Nothing wrong with that. Flu is not always a minor thing and can be very serious. I have had the flu several times but and then I have had THE FLU twice. Those two strains really incapacitated me and I understood for the first time why people can die from it. I certainly would not let anyone try and make me feel guilty about taking care of my child (or any other friend or relative) when they are sick. heck my 85 year old Mum would still take care of me if I were sick and she were able. Anyway, I know my kids are independent.</p>