What do you think of 24 year old males that live at home with their parents?

Question

I understand about them saying it's cheap rent. I understand about them saying I'm involved in post secondary studies and want to save money so I can pay for my studies without getting financial aid/loan. Are these men boys satisfied with their lives? I wonder what dating & gfs are like for them living at home? Perspectives anyone?

Answer 1

Mom ma's boys

Answer 2

How old do you think 24 is? I could see perhaps if you were asking about men in their 30"s, but most guys are still in college or university. If that's the case, of course stay at home. It gives you a much better start in life when you can save money to buy a house. Let's face it. Rent isn't cheap anywhere anymore, and once you get stuck in rent paying category, it's damn hard to save ANY money for a down payment on ANYTHING! Now if you are just a low down bum, not in school or working or anything,.... Then YES, 24 and out the door! Get the picture?

Answer 3

I guess it all depends on why a 24 year old male is living at home with parents.

If the reason is due to laziness, immaturity, fear of moving out, etc., then I would say there is a problem that needs to be dealt with. This type of man may never be self sufficient, if he maintains that type of attitude.

However, if he is staying home to help his parents due to financial difficulty and / or illness, then I would say he is being responsible.

Also, it may be a temporary situation for him while he is in graduate school, or getting established. If he is an otherwise responsible mature person, it may not be a problem because he will be moving out as soon as he finishes school, or whatever.

Also, you have to take into consideration the culture from which this 24 year old male comes from. In some cultures, it is not unusual to find adult children living with parents and grand parents.

It really all depends on the circumstance, the man, his culture, etc.

Answer 4

Some things work for some people. Ive been in this situation before with my ex boyfriend he was 25 and still living with his parents to save money for school and a better apartment but in the end it was just holding him back from actually doing it because he got so comfortable not having to pay rent or buy his own groceries. I would be uncomfortable now if my boyfriend lived at home because Im older and Id be worried about doing sexual activities when his parents are home.

Answer 5

Im 19 and I still live in my parents basement. It's SICK (as in good) because I dont have to pay for anything, mom cooks food, they barely go down here and I have an own exit from here too. Im going to college next fall so I dont see the point why I have to rent when this college is only 3km away from here. But i wouldnt live here for ever... My teacher, 34 now. He still lives with his mother. I think or maybe hes just joking.
But to answer ur question, I think those guys are satisfied with their lives liek that. We all have different choices in life so thats what they want to do. They save money that way so they take opportunity to save up. I dont know... my parents are cool so i live here. I get to do whatver. Use their cars, go upstairs do w/e.
But I feel bad so I like to give them a share of my paycheck. s'all good

Answer 6

What I see in men that are that old and live with their parents is a lack of willingness to take on the responsibilities that come along with adulthood. I have friends that do, and they hide behind "free rent" and "saving money" simply because they are not mentally mature enough to handle the not so great things that come with being completely independent. All these men have arguments with their parents about how they're "grown" and can do what they want now, but they aren't "grown" enough to leave the nest. They want all the positives that come with adulthood, doing what you want when you want, but don't want the other things, like recognizing that you can't do what you want to ALL the time.

Answer 7

Hmmm... tough call.

Some 20-somethings live at home during school breaks if they are still in college. This, to me, seems very practical. After all, renting is a pain and is expensive, and wouldn't be worth the trouble for only three months of the year.

However, there are other guys that really do just mooch off their parents and should really get out there on their own.

All depends on the guy, I guess.

Answer 8

Well, if in fact these are legitimate reasons and not just "excuses", then it would appear to be a smart move. I have seen men, not boys, men, over 30 still living at home. This one I am referring to refused to work in any way to support himself, but he was always going to school. He never completed any courses, but was always around when daddy got his soc sec check so that the son could get an "allowance". In addition, he was just plain lazy. I think once they become old enough to vote, they are old enough to get out, get a job, place of their own and fend for themselves. How else will they ever grow into responsible adults, especially if mommy and daddy continueally support their lazy butts. Even tho your guy is probably goin to school, he could still support himself and help monetarily with his parents. Perhaps he IS saving money, but how much is it costing his parents to keep him hanging around? Does he contribute in other ways such as cleaning, yardwork, etc.?

Answer 9

My brother was almost 26 when he moved out of the house, but my mother and step father made it way to comfortable for him at home. They had a finished basement with a family room, laundry room, small kitchen, bedroom and an office. Why move. he basically had his own place down there. It didn't hurt his social life any either. He always had beautiful girlfriends.

If I were that age again, I probably wouldn't think much of it.
I wasn't so lucky, I lived with my dad. I moved out at 18, but if I had lived with my mom, I would probably still live there with my husband and kids! (LOL ;o)

Answer 10

I'd say completely normal!

I actually just had a lecture in my class about how people are living at home with their parents until their later 20s because the cost of living is expensive!!!

Personally, it really is GREAT when a man has his own place as far as relationships is concerned, but I wouldn't rule out dating someone at all because of that.

And anyway, who cares what the heck a stuck up hootch thinks if she looks down on you for living at home. Would you really want that kind of person as a friend or more? Nope...

Answer 11

I don't see anything wrong with it. Unless they are mooching off the parents and not helping out.

You will get a lot of negative respones on this issue from imature peeps. Esp. the ones that hate their parents or feel like they are less than their sibling who chooses to live w/ their parents.

I have a Uncle who is over 50 that lives with his Mom (my grandmother) And believe me this causes a big visous gossip ring!! They always put him down about it. Talk behind his back, ect ect.
I admire my Uncle he is the ONLY one taking care of my Grandmother! How dare these relatives talk about him, when he is sacraficing his time/money to help someone. He is doing it out of love.

Ok so this will offend others here that are doing what my relatives are doing. My advice to such is : Be quiet and work out your own issues!!