Isnt it common for most young adults in early 20's to live with parents especially w/ current price of living?

Question

Im going to college fulltime so that i can complete my AA degree by the spring. I have tried applying for several jobs but nothing, so I have given that up for the time being until i can finish my current degree. After that i will probably transfer to another institution, studying another 2 years ( hopefully ) to get my BA. So i'll will probably be done with all of this at 24/25. Hopefully i'll have enoigh money to live out on my own before that age but we'll see. Most of my cousins and close relatives didnt move until 24/25 too, one of them 27 i think. Do you find something wrong with this ? I see a lot of people say it's wrong but i see many more living this way, and it dosent eat away at them. I think with some, such as my family/relatives it's just our backgrounds that are more family orientated, i think they except us to move out when we find someone that we will probably marry but i defiently want to be out before then. Besides with price of living it is hard to lto be a young adult no making much to survive on your own for very long. Besides I dont feel all that much like im all grown up and still feel a lot like i did in my late teens and i dont see words like marriage in my horizon for many years to come.

Answer 1

I don't know if it is common- but it's OK.  You sound as if you have goals and are 'on track.'  The financial story in this country right now is god-awful!  You are wise to stay home and stay on track.  Jobs- with and without an education- are difficult to find.

If you are horrifically guilty, come up w/ a plan to help your parents- either w/ groceries, or around the house.  Be polite and courteous and helpful.  

Good luck, and it's not your age, it's your attitude and behavior that counts.

Answer 2

It is VERY common. I am 21 I live on my own and have since i was 19. But i wish I could move back with my mom but I cant cuz we would prolly kill each other if I did.. that's why I moved out.

Stay home as long as possible ... go to school and get a small job and SAVE SAVE SAVE.

You have an advantage living with your parents. So use it!

I pay for everything on my own working full time so i can only go to school two times a week (2 classes per semester)  and its taking me forever to finish which sucks! Plus its so hard to pay off debt and pay for rent and such.

like i said

SAVE SAVE SAVE

its perfectly normal to be living with ur parents. Stay as long as you possibly can

lol

Answer 3

i dont know how common it is...its not wrong if your parents agree with the living arrangements..

both my girls moved out by the time they were 18 and both are successful...

my youngest is 18, working in a convenience store, she and her bf own their trailer...

my oldest is married and raising a son..

Answer 4

There is nothing wrong with it at all as long at the 20 something child respects them, their home and does not take advantage of the situation.

Answer 5

I would not say that "most" people that age live at home, but some do.  There's nothing wrong with it as long as it is an agreeable arrangement for everyone involved (parents and child).  Moving out on your own does help you feel more grown up though (at least in most cases) because you're taking responsibility and doing things for yourself.

Answer 6

Hey Uncle!

It depends on your social context really. In my society, it's perfectly (yes perfectly) okay to still be living with parents irregardless of anything. You might wonder where I come from, contact me :) Well I'm not sure about your social context, but it should be okay living with your parents as long as you respect their accommodation and privacy :)