Always got the 2 extremes, some want their kids to take care of them when they are old, give them money etc. Some want to leave their money to their kids when they pass away as legacy. I personally don't subscribe to these "traditional" views, I expect nothing from my kids when i am old and I also do not plan to leave anything for them when I pass away. That's why I plan to have enough money for myself and also spend it all away as I age. If I got leftover, leave everything to wife. If wife got leftover then leave to kids.