I must be lucky. Once my girls hit college, home was the last place they wanted to get stranded. They usually had the summer jobs lined up by March conveniently away from home.
I always tell them they are welcome to stay if needed. But there are expectations. Sounds tough but they have tougher expectations of themselves than I do.
Of my two sons..only one has come home and that was in transit form another state..I would have loved he’d stay longer! HA!
(It’s a mom thing! lolol)
My sons have this thing about not mooching off parents....even though they both know if ever needed the door is wide open. My eldest said to me once when he was just 22....’Mom you gave us everything we need to make it on our own”...I was trying to convince him he could save money by staying at home for a while.....ha! Guess I got told!
You call that lucky? Different strokes, I guess.
I feel lucky my kids still enjoy living with us and spending time with us.
I adored my parents and loved being around them. We had a lot of fun. I’m glad my kids feel the same way.