I took a multigenerational family trip to Mexico. It was the first trip with my parents when I felt like an adult instead of a child.

The author (fifth from left) said that she realized that family roles are shifting as her kids gain more independence and her parents get older. Courtesy of Kate Loweth. I planned a multi-generational trip to Mexico to celebrate my parents' 50th wedding anniversary. For the first time, I found myself organizing transportation, excursions, and logistics. The trip made me realize that as my parents age, our family roles are changing. Over the years, we've taken a number of trips that included…