with his parents?
2007-06-04 23:54:26 · 23 answers · asked by Chris l 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
only if his parents don't mind but I would not date a guy that age who lived with his parents. Independent guys are more attractive
2007-06-04 23:57:03 · answer #1 · answered by chazta01 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dude, you asked this question four days and three years ago ;-). You just need attention, or what?
MOST 23 year olds are independent, so an early-twenties living at home may be a tad unusual. But, is there something WRONG with a 23 year old living with the 'rents? Not initially, but there could be various complications regarding personal space, rent/finances, dating/relationships, and so on down the line.
But, if said 23 year old had hit some hard times and needed to fall back and get him or herself together, there probably is no safer or more logical place than with the people that should be able to help you the most, know what I'm saying?
2007-06-05 06:58:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I knew a guy that lived with his parents until he was 25. He was in the marine reserves, worked full time, and went to school part time. He paid his parents rent, helped out with food and covered half the utilities, but because he wasn't taking on the entire cost of expenses that go with living on your own, he was able to pay his entire way through college and earn his bachelors degree and had money saved up to put a down payment on a small house after getting a job. A situation like that or similar I can understand living at home with your parents. He would've probably been moved out a lot sooner, but he was in Iraq for over a year, so it set him back some. He still finished though. If the guy is just living at home though b/c he's too lazy to support himself... there's definitely something wrong with that. I was supporting myself and on my own 5 weeks after I graduated high school, and I did just fine. I couldn't wait to get out of the house!
2007-06-05 07:22:48 · answer #3 · answered by Christina 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is fine if the situation is agreeable to everyone, if he is actively participating in both the financial and day to day running of the home (paying some form of rent and actively helping with household chores) and if both the child and parent have a clear understanding of what is and is not allowed to occur in the house (overnight guests, drinking, etc.). If all of that is going on, or if there is an understanding about the absence of some things, than that is fine. My sister lived at home until her late 20's. She paid room and board, helped out with housework and laundry, got herself to and from where ever she wanted to go and followed the rules my parents set. She loved it, my parents were happy to have her and it was fine.
2007-06-05 08:29:24 · answer #4 · answered by Annie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the family. My family is extremely close. My brother, sister and I all moved out initially after high school for college, jobs, etc. We all moved back in though eventually. I didn't leave until I got married last year, my brother got married this past Saturday, so he is gone now and my sister just got transferred to Atlanta for her job. My brother is 34, I am 33 and my sis is 29. We all contributed to the household financially and by doing housework. So.....I don't see anything wrong with it and my parents didn't. It depends on the family. I have friends whose parents wouldn't let them come back unless they were on their deathbed.
2007-06-05 07:56:50 · answer #5 · answered by Kimberley E 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No of course not but i would be looking to save up towards moving out in the next year or 2 if i were you. Maybe get a place with friends to keep costs down.
2007-06-05 07:11:36 · answer #6 · answered by claire 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your doing it because your in school or doing it to save a lot of money and your helping with part of the bills then no, there is nothing wrong with that. But if your just sitting around doing nothing for yourself or your parents than yes your a loser mooch. Woman do it all the time then move in to mooch off there man so you ain't no worse than them if thats the case.
2007-06-05 06:59:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
not really if he's still trying to finish his major in college. since the fact that some majors now take 6 years u gotta consider that your child will not be able to go on his own being a full time student majoring a 6 year course and having a full time job to support him.
2007-06-05 06:58:38 · answer #8 · answered by sikondcourtz 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am about to be 22 years old and i am in your same situation, i ask myself the same question often. But everyone tells me to stay as long as i can save as much money as i can and leave when i get married lol. Seems like a intelligent decision to me. Its nothing to be ashamed of, i dont see any reason to leave if you are gonna be living in the same area and your not getting married, it just wouldnt make sense to me.
2007-06-05 06:58:29 · answer #9 · answered by Zac D 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
no. nothing wrong with it as long as the 23 year old has a job or is in college and helping out with bills (if not in college) and housework.
2007-06-05 07:26:24 · answer #10 · answered by Miki 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋