There’s nothing inherently wrong with the older generation of characters on “The Young and the Restless.”
However, viewers don’t want to see forever Kyle and Summer stuck in this holding pattern.
Eventually, these two characters need their own stories and recarve out a path separate from their parents.

With Ashland’s life spiraling out of control, he’s currently capable of anything.
Many younger characters on the canvas are unrelated to Kyle or Summer.
Fans would welcome the change.

Seeing Summer and Kyle involved in anything outside their parents' decades-old entanglement is their desperately needed fresh start.