This article should be read with Lorde singing “Royals” in the background.
Millenials’ national anthem, for us older folks.
Sanders’ core base of support.
Be fair, I’d rather see less money go outside of the family to pay rent to somebody else’s family.
My daughters, 29 and 25, have only found jobs in the last year.
And not “college graduate” jobs, either. They couldn’t AFFORD to move out. . .
If the kids are contributing financially and/or help in maintaining the household then it makes sense in this day and age.
There are several cases of millennials, well into their late 20’s and early 30’s, living with their parents in our neighborhood. The “kids” seem to be unburdened from any adult responsibilities and this is having the unintended effect of prolonging adolescence and dependence. Having fun seems to be their top priority. Its going to be a rough adjustment for them if they ever leave the nest and have to start paying their own bills and living expenses.
There’s nothing wrong with grown kids staying at home for a few extra years, if they are being financially strategic and productive.
In our county, a starter home fixer-upper is nearly $200,000. It makes sense for young people to get through school debt-free and to save up a down payment. Why not use the parents’ house as a launch pad for that?
Given the financial situation Millenials face—especially the crushing college debt—this surprised no serious economist studying this group.
Wages, adjusted for inflation, plunged 34 percent for the typical young man from 2000 to 2014.
Does this take into account children who move back home to take care of their aging/ill parents? That is what happened to MR and R and I. In our late 30’s we lived across the street from my mom in the summer and with her in the winter (at her winter home) for about 5 years before she passed last year. Now we have my mom’s houses and take care of his parents as well as us having a newborn.
Shit. New look just like Europe. Italians move out around 35 years old
I had a co-worker that was living in a house with his sister and her husband. He is 30.
My 26 year old daughter and her fiancé just put a down payment on a house.
He is moving out in July. (He lives with us since attending the State Police Academy, pending his assignment.)
My wife and I are already making plans for her room. We cannot wait.
Now, the other daughter is another thing. Plus my 93 year old mother in law still lives with us. (She moved in at 72—”How long will that last?” A phrase I jokingly repeat to my wife from time to time.)
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Obama, in one of his rare positive contributions, provided the role model my kids are so strongly motivated to avoid:
My kids have earned my respect, and they don't want to lose it by wearing jammies and living in Mommy's basement. Note: I actually do make them hot chocolate when they visit, but they also shop for and cook dinner, help with repairs, and take the initiative to do chores without being asked.
I moved out six months after I turned 18.
but...but...but Obama says the economy’s great!
So in effect we can thank Hillary and Obama for destroying our culture AND our economy - nice. Maybe someone should inform Valerie Jarrett.
“Yo’ Mama”
Maybe you should stay with yo’ mama
She could do your laundry ‘n’ cook for you
Maybe you should stay with yo’ mama
You’re really kinda stupid ‘n’ ugly too
[repeats]
You ain’t really made for bein’ out in the street
Ain’t much hope for a fool like you
‘Cause if you play the game, you will get beat
Maybe you should stay with yo’ mama
She could do your laundry ‘n’ cook for you
Maybe you should stay with yo’ mama
You’re really kinda stupid ‘n ugly too
And
You should never smoke in pajamas
You might start a fire ‘n’ burn yer face
Maybe you’ll return to Managua
You could go unnoticed in such a place