[Disturbin]

"Would it make [an object of ridicule] if I did the same?"

No, of course not. This is a different issue. It has to do with lazy kids who live off of their parents' charity. Most do not pay rent. Personally, I think they need an ultimatum from their old man, just like I got (ie: pay rent or scram). Keeping the family together under one roof for business or health reasons is a different ballgame.

[Namyak]

You're right, it's just that sometimes I get the feeling on this forum that there is no reason for someone to live with their family past the age of 24, whereas I think there are legitimate reasons. In my own experience, it's the same people who push their children out as soon as possible who moan the loudest when 30 years down the road their children aren't around to take care of them in their old age.