Yes, I find that weird also...Although I believe people are becoming far too dependant on others and maybe this aspect is just another example? It's easier to stay at home and have mom do ones ironing, pack ones lunch and waking one up for work in the morning than fend for oneself. Just another way people are becoming less self reliant.
It's weird if you ask me, and I don't tend to have a lot of respect for those who do not take some ownership and responsibility for themselves.