I took my retired parents on a cruise to Alaska. It felt like a total role reversal, but I'd do it again in a heartbeat.

Going on a long cruise through Alaska with my husband and retired parents was a once-in-a-lifetime experience that I don't regret, even if it wasn't always easy. Lyssa Goldberg Recently, my husband and I went on an Alaskan cruise with my retired parents. Throughout, I felt like I was their parent — reminding them of plans and telling them what to pack. Still, they added a sense of childlike wonder to the trip. I'm grateful we got to go together. There was a chill in the air, and we had just...