Is it socially acceptable to live with your parents at 30+? If not, do you think it will be normal in next 10 years?

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OddBeMe · Accepted Answer

It’s not bad as the housing crisis continues. And this is the first time in History when the newest generations have it worse than the previous.

So no, but I would make it a goal to become independent. My parents became toxic, so toxic that I took on every bill they could hold over me and paid it off just so they couldn’t hold it over my head. Then I ghosted them.

But that’s an extreme response. Lol

RealMarek · Accepted Answer

It doesn’t matter whether it is socially acceptable or not. Our elites chose to make war on common Americans through deindustrialization, massive debt, globalization, and mass immigration. All these things raise the cost of living and reduce earning power of most people while concentrating wealth into fewer and fewer hands. Clear them out!

sawno · Answer

I think in the netherlands we hit that point due to the housing crisis. I have a 3% chance of buying a house as someone single. Thats the entire country. Terraced houses at some point where going for nearly a (converted) $500.000. From my savings I could buy a house in the US that would be a mansion by our standards, yet a simple terraced house is completely unaffordable for my generation. Meanwhile renting there is an infinite waiting list of at minimum 10 years where urgent cases go before you. In the rental market in my province I qualify for exactly one parking spot, and in another rental market where I am registered I qualify for a single terraced house among 120 other people most of which take priority over me.

At that point you can't say its my fault for not taking my responsibility and moving out, it would be financial suicide because once that crisis is resolved i'd lose 30%+ of the value of the house and I'd be stuck with the loan.

Miristheiss · Answer

No.

Not unless it is just temporary as if you already live on your own but had a temporary set back like losing a job or getting a divorce and you were just staying there temporarily until you could make new arrangements or if your parents are old and needy and you are buying the family home from them and you are caring for them in their old age. Something along those lines.

If you have just never moved out and have lived their since birth then that is kind of pathetic. Men used to commonly start living like adults at ages 17 and 18 in decades past and they married early at 19-23 and started families. Women used to stay at home until they were married usually. This phenomenon of kids staying at home until 24-28 is fairly new.

It is more socially acceptable for an unmarried woman to do than a man.

SixFootSexy · Answer

It's kind of lost it's stigma apparently:  But also, what kind of person are you?  Thanks MSM!

ProbablyClueless · Answer

I live with my dad right now. Paying off student debt and what not. I'd say living at home is fairly normal, at this point. The problem is that the real estate market has gone to hell and won't be good for a few years. So I'm basically not thinking about moving out until I can buy a place at a reasonable price.

MikeTheBartender · Answer

I have been living on my own since I was 20 years old, I admit the prices are not as good now as they used to be, but after age 25 max there is no excuse to live with their parents unless they are disabled and you are helping them. If a guy is over 30 he should either be living on his own or maybe have roommates if he is an owner of a home or about to buy a home.

FunkyMonkee · Answer

My grandparents bought a house in 1936 when my dad was only 11 or 12. A couple decades later, I was born in that house. Another 16 years later, grandma died and dad got the house. Another 42 years later, after both of my parents died, mom left the house to me. I was still living there, at the time. 4 years later, my ex-sisters forced me out and sold the house, otherwise, I'd still be living there!

exitseven · Answer

The way the economy is today with the high interest rates it is hard to buy a house. Renting an apartment is expensive too. If you want to save to buy a house a way to do it is to move back with your parents. It is what I did.

Avicenna · Answer

I had a 30 year old girlfriend a few years ago who still lived at home, as did her 32 year old sister. I didn’t care and we even had sex there once.

DubiousIntentions · Answer

It's a no brainer if your parents are frail and need assistance daily. I mean they can't be there daily unless they have no job. But then they are not saving for their own place.

lightbulb27 · Answer

I think becomes normal, so expensive to live... I did til was 30, it was accepted... I think.  I don't htink I want my teen living with us at 30:)

Staximus · Answer

When my parents got their first apartment in 1967, they were 20 years old and the rent was like $100 a month. Those same apartments are now going for $3000 a month. It's not so easy anymore to move out, especially in Southern California

EmmaMary · Answer

Personally I don't understand why this is so necessary, however very sadly it does seem to be becoming more popular and acceptable these days.

Drumlin2001 · Answer

I really hope not. I love my kids (toddlers currently) but I'd like them out of the house by 21. I think it's good for them to have their independence.

Joshydavid25 · Answer

No, not necessarily.. It's not as looked down on as it once was, but it's definitely not completely socially acceptable.. But people do understand it though..

AmeerX · Answer

Actually aside from West, children are expected to live and carry on the legacy and work of the parents. So, it may be news to you but yes that is already normal

AngryCarl2 · Answer

Unless certain societal trends change it's about to become much more common. Whether it's socially acceptable is another matter. Is it socially acceptable to live on the streets and drink yourself to death?

aceleon · Answer

absolutly it is stupid to think that once you are a grown up you have to be alone.

Fireguy17 · Answer

It's time you cut the cord and go fend for yourself.  You are an adult, so act like one and go figure it out. We did.

HouseMoat · Answer

It's likely not "acceptable", if you plan to date. But, if you don't, it's OK, AS LONG AS, you're at least working, and contributing to the household at that point

Hispanic-Cool-Guy · Answer

That's sad. At some point you have to reach mental maturity and find your own way.  30 is far too old to still be living at home with mommy and daddy.

Aakash_Hangargi · Answer

It was the norm it was not about age but family values.

gorydetails · Answer

As housing gets more insane, we’ll probably see it.

DaBiggestBird · Answer

If you all got that Ratatouille mentality then I can see it working for sure

Kingofkings1992 · Answer

No… it’s one thing if their circumstances are really bad, and just need some temporary help, that’s okay. If they have never moved out at 30+ years old that’s an issue

motownplayer2000 · Answer

It doesn’t matter what people think. If you want too and your parents are cool. Do you..

Carly2005 · Answer

How do you know it’s not the other way. Some culture people take their parents in.

Dargil · Answer

Men, no Women, maybe.

Anonymous · Answer

Usually acceptable for women, not for men.

Tstrbrainer · Answer

I don't give a shit on what society accepts

Kelly6 · Answer

It is acceptable

BLP11520 · Answer

Economics suck who cares

jimmy2 · Answer

Theses days yes we have too. Due to encomy

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