I currently live w/ my sister and her three, soon to be four kids. I really need a place of my own. I recently found a roommate, w/ a house of her own, but I'd rather be by myself at this point in my life. My mom offered to let me stay w/ her in her house for free. She said I could save up until the end of the year, then get a good place of my own. Should I do it?
2006-09-19 13:28:46 · 6 answers · asked by decababe 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
Hey Moving Back Home? Some Things to Consider
It has been said “You can’t go home again,” yet, about 60% of college graduates now move home at some point after graduation. In 1988, 15% of men and 8% of women between ages 25 and 34 lived with their parents, according to Census statistics. For some young, single adults, moving home sounds like an attractive option. For others, the thought makes them shudder.
Adult children return to live with parents for many reasons. Some move home after the breakup of a relationship or marriage. Some single parents move home for help raising their child or children. Today many singles move home to help make ends meet financially or to save money, often to purchase a home of one’s own.
Whatever sends one homeward bound, moving back with mom and dad has its share of challenges. Okay, so you CAN go home again, but it may not be as simple as it sounds. Here are some considerations to help make moving home successful:
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Before you move, discuss your plans for moving back in. Talk about your reasons for moving home, how long you plan to stay, your expectations and your parents’ expectations. Avoid lengthy stays without an agreed-upon end date. You might also plan to re-evaluate the arrangement after a few months.
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Also discuss financial arrangements before the move home. Will you be expected to pay rent or utilities? If so, how much and when?
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After discussing expectations and financial arrangements, take time to honestly reconsider if this is a good idea. Do the arrangements sound reasonable to you? How do you imagine it will feel to live with your family again? Are there any reasons it would be better to not move home?
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Remember, you may have moved out as a child, but you are moving back in as an adult. Expect that you will share in household responsibilities (such as cooking, grocery shopping, and cleaning) and discuss this.
Well I hope this answer helps. Good luck!
2006-09-19 13:33:36 · answer #1 · answered by Jenn 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hey. Well why not go with your mom ideal not because it's free but a way to save some of your money. Even thought she said for free if you work still offer her something for being there. Show that you are trying to be independent. And maybe that might let your mom know that your are really serious about the move on your on . Who knows she might even offer to help a little more.
2006-09-19 13:38:18 · answer #2 · answered by Bootylicious 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a plan! Just remember, it's mom's house, so mom's rules apply!
2006-09-19 13:33:28 · answer #3 · answered by karen W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like a good deal that way you could save up for something really nice.
2006-09-19 13:30:31 · answer #4 · answered by Lauren D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah go hang out with mom
it might be good for both of yah
2006-09-19 13:36:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
never move back home you'll never hear the end of it
2006-09-19 13:31:34 · answer #6 · answered by Chad P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋