On the other hand, the scientists correlated less pushy moms and dads with poorer grades among kids as well as low-earning wages and unemployment.

"In many cases we succeeded in doing what we believed was more convenient for us, even when this was against our parents' will," said lead researcher Ericka Rascon-Ramirez. "But no matter how hard we tried to avoid our parents' recommendations, it is likely that they ended up influencing, in a more subtle manner, choices that we had considered extremely personal."

Researchers presented their findings at the Royal Economic Society Conference in the U.K. Want to learn more about the findings? Read additional details at the Daily Mail.