I have seen references on TV and movies to kids in America moving out of their rooms and into their parents basements. Does this really happen? If so what's the point?
If your not planning to move out why not just carry on sleeping in your old room?
P.S. I'm not trying to insult Americans with this.I'm just curious cos I'm a Brit and this never happens here.
2007-05-10 12:27:29 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
This happens in expensive cities and suburbs where the rents are too high for young people to support themselves. It's an economic issue. Moving into the basement or cottage or garage, etc. is just a way to have more privacy - to have their own "apartment" without having to pay the crazy rent rates. Besides, who wants to bonk their girlfriend (or boyfriend) with Mom in the next room?!?
2007-05-10 12:43:01 · answer #1 · answered by Pam 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
The phrase "living in your parent's basement" means that the person has come of age but never became independent. It happens quite a bit that people will go to college, marry or move out, and finances, illness, or circumstances will force them back to their parent's home. Living in the basement allows you (supposedly) to come and go as you please, watch TV by yourself, have your friends in without disturbing the family, and be separate from your parents if you wish. Sleeping in your old room wouldn't do that.
2007-05-10 19:33:37 · answer #2 · answered by Jess 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
It's like having your own apartment without the big bills, lease, or responsibility.
2007-05-10 19:43:17 · answer #3 · answered by sashali 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋