why do people think that adults still living with parents are still children?

Question

anyone who thinks that is an idiot! Just because you still live with your parents doesn't mean you are a child, if you are 18 or over. If you are 18, you are an adult, whether you like it or not. You can still vote, you can still get a credit card and you can still do things 18 year olds can do. They think that they know all the adults who live with parents. They don't know those people and they don't realize that not all adults can afford a place to live on their own. They don't realize that not all adults are having an easy time looking for a job, especially if they are disabled. Some idiots need to grow up and quit giving the adults a hard time for still living with parents. It doesn't mean that they're stupid. Anyone who thinks that are the ones who need to grow up and stop acting like idiots.

Answer 1

Well said, they are just jealous because their parents threw them out when they were 18. The only way they can deal with it is to except it and treat others the same way. I lived with mine until I was 26. I now have my own house and make tripple what my parents made.

Answer 2

I don't know, but I left home when I was 14. Haven't looked back. I too have a disablity but I would never move back home. I do not see people who live at home as children but I do think that it's a bit silly. Of course, if the adult child has parents who need help then that's a different story. All I can say is I left when I was 14 I was not kicked out. I left.

Answer 3

Wow someone must have said the wrong thing to you. I wouldnt say that adults that live with there parents are still children. Thats not it at all. I think that almost everyone gets to that point in their life that they just need to escape and start over. And what better place to do that then mom and dads. Now if you are disabled that is a subject I wont touch. But I do feel that if you are able to get a job and support yourself you shouldnt use your parents as a crutch. Stay a little while but get back on your feet.

Answer 4

I'd go more on situation than age. Adult children going through transitional situations (just out of college/ recovering from a divorce/ etc). If, however, living with parents has gone from "transitional period" to "lifestyle" then it's time to nudge them out. No, I wouldn't charge rent. Because of what I just explained... these are people down on their luck anyways. Plus, husbands and wives don't charge each other rent -- instead it's called pitching in, and that's what adult children should do too. Last year I lived with my grandparents. My grandfather had gone through surgery and I was between careers -- it was transitional period where we both benefited. Come the end of the summer, it was time for us both to look at more perm. arrangements -- I moved into my own place and they're now getting some assistance a few times a week.

Answer 5

im 20 years old and my parents didnt want me to move but i did. have ahouse not just an apartment. i was 18 when i moved out and now im 20 wiht a 6 month old and engaged. 18 is not a big deal to be living with your parents espeacially if you're still in scholl like college. but hwen it comes to be like 25 its pretty pathetic. my parents neighbor is like 42 and has never had his own place and hasnt had a job the entire 6 years my parents have bene living there and has nothing to do all day. i think thats pathetic and his parents are some to blamme for that. and this guys not disabled and im sure e can find a job doing consrtuction- its not that hard too find a job even if its fast food. im 20 and have been working at the same vet for 3 years and beofre that i held a full time job at Hardees- it is hard to afford a place on your own but you cna always find a roommate but i dont think at 18 you should be in a rush. my brother is 21 and still lives a thome with noe job and i find him pretty pathetic since im his little sister and i ahev a house , car child and everythign else
My odler sister had33 jobs just to make her rent and lived on her own when she was 18- still lives on her own taking care of my 18 year old cousin trying to help him graduate shes 22 now

Answer 6

Two of my 3 adult daughters and I just bought a home together! One is 33, single and not planning on marrying- she has a beautiful, 1 bedroom apt. in the basement that is bigger than most regular apts. The other daughter is a single mom of my 3 yr old granddaughter and she is 29. She has the master bedroom upstairs where I and my oldest grandson (who is my middle daughters' son but also lives with me) live. There is no reason why a household can't be multi-generational if everyone gets along and is respectful of each other. America is one of the few countries in the world where families split up as kids grow up. Most cultures, everyone either lives together or very close to each other. All my daughters have good jobs and could afford to live alone- we actually like living together and having that close support system. My middle daughter who lives with her husband and my younger grandson, lives only 2 miles down the road, and my grandson spends every weekend and a night or two a week with me, also! I think we're a pretty lucky family! And, another thing, my ex-husband (after 21 yrs of marriage!) will be retiring here in a few years to be close to all of us- his daughters and grandkids, and yes, even me since we're still friends!

Answer 7

I lived with parents until I was 26 to try and save money. Everything was cool for a while, then they tried to give me a 1030pm CURFEW at age 26. Of course I didint follow it, and of course there were arguments over that, I moved out, things are ok now. Your parents will not see you as a full fledged adult until you move out.But, you are right, people need to mind thier own business about other peoples' living arrangments. My coworker is 35 and a great worker but she still lives at home and the boss will not promote her because he thinks there must be something wrong with her because she lives with her parents. He will be sorry to lose her when she finds another job.

Answer 8

I agree with you. I think a certain segment of people have made it look bad to live with your parents. I look at each situation differently. In my family we are blue collar so sometimes we have to double up households but then again across town you might have a 20 yr old who just cant stop partying long enough to be bothered with getting a job. It works the same way all judgment works which is a basis in what my son likes to call radiotypeing(stereotyping in case you missed that).

Answer 9

i hear ya! I am 19 with a 2 year old child and I have decided to live with my parents. I take care of mine and my son's needs, pay rent and car insurance, pay my own phone bill, and get up and go to work every day! yes my mom watches my son but she wants to and would be devestated if i got a babysitter! and people should not assume that all people living with their parents are not paying bills and just lazy or disabled or sitting on their butts. I earn my keep. I work hard. even if I am 19 living with mommy.

Answer 10

I agree with you. Not all adults who still live with their parents are like children. Some actually hold jobs and pay rent to their parents!