I never really understand why some people like to judge adults who live at home with parents as being weak while people who live by themselves in a tiny apartment are seen as smarter and stronger.
People can save a lot of money living with their parents instead of spending it all on rent, and with the money saved you can lease or buy a small apartment or pay off college tuition bills in a few years if you have a decent job rather spending most your cash on rent living a lone by yourself.
I try not to judge people on how smart or strong based on who they live with or people who choose to live alone since I'm more impressed with what they know how to do like write a best selling book, or , got a degree at an Ivy League College, etc.
Well I would be one that is looked down upon possibly then. I am 19 and still living with my parents. I am in college and it would be stupid to leave now as I would have to pay for it myself then. And heck, I would say it takes strength to stay with your parents too, because once you get older, you want to be a little more independent but you can't easily get into that position. Not to mention, your parents (or at least mine to some extent) seem to not really think/know how old you actually are. And this just makes for other annoyances, but I'm not going to complain too much when they are the ones paying for my daily needs. :whistling:
I'm in the same boat. I'm 19 and heading to college. I did move out when I was 18, but moved back in a couple months later. I couldn't afford to support myself. It's a lot cheaper this way. Honestly I don't really mind it too much, except for now when the kids are screaming and I have a headache. :sweat:
It's strange. If your like 30-50, and are one of those stereotypical adults that live in the basement, a "mama's boy", and do nothing all day, well then it's time to move out. Just my opinion.
I'm 18 and I live with my parents. I don't feel ashamed of that, because I find that it's better than living alone. For one, you can have people around as emotional support and also they'll be there if you need any help. Two, it's much cheaper than living outside. An apartment could cost up to $600 per month where I live, and by living with my parents I have an extra $600 that I can spend on things that I like.
Of course, if I do plan to get married, then it would be a good time to move out. By that time, I would hopefully be financially independent and be able to buy my own house.
I wouldn't sweat it froggy those people have no idea what it takes to live in the real world. Just paying gas, electric, phone, cable, internet, rent, car payment, car insurance, renters insurance, costs my wife and I $2,200 a month. There is no way I could afford to pay all of that on my own and still be able to survive. Groceries alone cost $500 a month, another $80 a month for our cats, I could go on and on. My advice is stay at home as long as you can! :tongue:
Well, I would love to live with my mom, if only she would agree to it.
But she wouldn't as I don't get a decent job there that pays like my current job.....well then, I don't think we should judge someone just because they live with their parents.....so, ....
