Apparently not, if they are just walking away from jobs. 52% of young adults are now living with one or both parents.
The previous high was 48% in 1940 at the end of the depression and just before we entered WWII.
Things are getting really weird as our civilization is collapsing.
52% of young adults are now living with one or both parents.
I admit we have a 28 year old son living with us. But he's special needs and we haven't found a place for him outside the home. We're getting on in years, so we need something soon.
All three of my kids are still home, but productive. After graduation, they were expected to cover their share of the bills. We provide them a place to live, water, electricity, and internet for free. We cover their first 2 years of college and get them their first car. Everything else is on them (except Sunday breakfast, lunch, and dinner when I cook).
My 22 year old is finishing his last semester of college in December to complete his BA. He took a semester off to work on the Trump campaign. He works 30 hours a week while going to school full time. He’s getting married in January of 2023 and will be out of the house.
My 20 year old has a serious medical condition. Took time off between high school and college for major surgery and recovery. Starts college in the fall. After saving up several thousand dollars at his job, he took the summer off to focus on his health. I’m in no rush to push him out the door. I expect him to stay with us during and after college, so he can save for a down-payment on a home instead of wasting money on rent. Like my eldest, he covers his own car, insurance, phone, clothes, entertainment, and food.
My youngest is still in high school. I expect that he will either live with me forever or be fabulously successful. He has Asbergers, along with a ridiculously high IQ, and is a tech genius.
It helps that all 3 are kind, respectful, hardworking, live clean lives ( no drugs or alcohol), take care of chores and help around the house.
As long as my husband and I have a roof over our heads, our children will not be on the streets.