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Living at home isn't embarrassing

A lot of zoomers seem to be embarrassed about living at home, I think society emphasizes "independence" way too much. I think families are meant to be close-knit, and even though you give up independence by living at home, you save so much money. It's not shameful at all, the government just wants us to be ashamed of it because they want everyone to be living alone so house prices go up
With a healthy family that makes sense. With a toxic family it is essential for your growth to get out.
Agreed.
I totally understand wanting independence and living on your own but there's nothing wrong with a family unit staying together multigenerationally.
@SW-User

No need to block them. They've made a fool of themselves here.
I don't live with my parents but i don't think it would be an inherently negative thing to do so.
Bandit2398 · 51-55, M
@swirlie adults never know when they are going to go through bad times. There are times I couldn’t work because of medical problems. I didn’t have to move back in with my parents but I did give me money to help me. Why should we be made to feel ashamed of it?
novaguy2u · 70-79, M
@swirlie In Europe you often find three generations occupying the same home. This has been happening for centuries. Are they all wrong too?
SW-User
There should be no embarrassment attached to something like living at home with family.
There is some benefit to independent living and the skills it brings to someone, but I am not convinced it is better for young people to go out in the world in the name of independence if it means all they do is struggle. And there should be no shame attached to knowing what is better for your personal circumstance.
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Insightful1981 · 41-45, M
@swirlie you have no idea of who @SW-User is and where she is in life or her goals and achievements/ambitions. Just because she has no desire to share who she is here gives you no right to be making assumptions does it? 🤔
swirlie · 31-35, F
@Insightful1981

Did you know that you've been designated as my 'sexual advisor'?

Justforfun65 · 56-60, M
Agree nothing wrong with living at home with your parents
swirlie · 31-35, F
@Justforfun65

Ah yes! Saved by the job right in the nick of time! Your job far away saved you from having to endure the next 25 years of living in the same house as your parents. Now, get down on your knees and kiss that dirt and be grateful you got out on your own and lived a normal life!
Justforfun65 · 56-60, M
@swirlie yes I work for a living sorry I’m not a gold digging female that just chase guys with money
swirlie · 31-35, F
@Justforfun65

Good for you, Justforfun! It isn't easy being a gold digging female you know! It actually takes a lot of time, effort and very intense concentration to make a decent living at it!
BlueVeins · 22-25
I feel deeply ashamed of it, in part because I'm reliant on people who support me for reasons that I don't even agree with. I feel like I'm a welfare queen here, I'm getting out as soon as I possibly can.
oldercanuck1 · 70-79, M
nothing wrong with living at with parents many are doing it here where i live ,,, cause of the low wages and high cost of places ,, it is the only way for them to live and be able to work ,,, or go to school ,,, and if things continue like they are ,,, more young people will continue to live with family ,,,
CestManan · 46-50, F
Society expects young people to have their entire act together soon after high school. That is not even close to practical though. Especially because most jobs don't pay jack squat.

Of course older folks (my age and up) talk about how right after high school, they worked three jobs while raising a family and going to school and taking care of some sick relative. In most cases that is BS. Even if someone were trying to do that, it would not be sustainable for real long. Maybe a week?

Also, the "powers that should not be" want us to feel ashamed of everything we do (or don't do).

I hear a lot of 30 year olds talk about how they thought they would be rich and have traveled the world by now. A few have, most have not.

All I am saying is - don't let anyone try to BS you.
joggie · 36-40, M
Do you approve of a husband's discipline his wife??
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@joggie 22
joggie · 36-40, M
@SW-User message me private
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Kelly182 · 22-25, F
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uncalled4 · 56-60, M
I lived at home as long as I could. I avoided debt that way, and my parents were fine with it. I regret nothing about it.
CestManan · 46-50, F
@CrazyMusicLover Swirlie gets bent out of shape for just about any reason. I think we have all had run-ins with her.

@uncalled4 Definitely warranted.
CrazyMusicLover · 31-35
@CestManan I don't think I've seen a post when she wasn't bent out of shape trying to wank her ego by poor attempts to win the argument. Well, we all have some hobbies.
CestManan · 46-50, F
@CrazyMusicLover No one could have worded it better :)
If I'd stayed at home... I'd likely be dead by now. There's no way that I could have lived with another 19 years of abuse 24/7.
Convivial · 26-30, F
True to an extent, but eventually you need your own place to do your things, and privacy to live your life
Insightful1981 · 41-45, M
I've never been one to care what society does and thinks at large. I think outside the media, political and internet circus, and, in real life, where it matters, many people are indifferent to what others are doing and are more concerned for themselves and what's best for them. That's what should matter always and the only thing that does.
I don't have an issue with it, and my own kids (who are adult Zoomers) live at home (my son with me and my daughter with my ex), and I want to be 100% sure they can survive out there on their own before they actually leave.

There's the probs. Neither has any "life" skills, nor initiative for learning them. If I croaked tomorrow, I honestly don't know what TF they would do.
Bandit2398 · 51-55, M
That’s a good point.
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@Bandit2398 thank you!
Bandit2398 · 51-55, M
@SW-User I had to live with my parents for a lot longer than what society thought I should have. It’s because I made some bad decisions early on though. I now have a daughter in her 30’s who lives with me.
Bandit2398 · 51-55, M
@SW-User the way I see it is everyone has some kind of trouble in life and need some kind of help whether it’s financial or emotional. No one should be made to feel ashamed that they need family members to give them a place to live. But that’s just my opinion. .
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I feel no shame in currently living at home with my parents. They said I could always live with them. Of course I want to be on my own soon and they want that for me too, but for now it makes more sense for me to live with them.
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@swirlie Thanks, but I’m doing alright. I have had several years’ experience living on my own and will do so again soon. In many countries it’s common for several generations to live together or for people to live with their parents until they are married. It’s worth having some perspective on that. I do not think this pressure for independence, especially when you live somewhere with a high cost of living (as I do), is particularly helpful.
swirlie · 31-35, F
@SW-User

Good excuse! Run with that one and stick with your story and you're bound to go real far! Good luck!
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@swirlie I should think so.
Strict4u · 56-60, M
I agree prices of food and gas is way too expensive plus rent and utilities
CestManan · 46-50, F
@Strict4u plus they do not show any signs of slowing.
Kind of ridiculous when $1,000 gets little more than a studio apartment in some place full of hood rats.
Strict4u · 56-60, M
@CestManan so true
michellew · F
I’m not embarrassed. It’s expensive to move out on my own and not really practical right now.
SW-User
This is really well said!! You are wise beyond your years! Sent you a DM. Hope you are having a great daY!
Seb2357 · 31-35, M
Mayby the government even wants to cut family boundaries sothat you are more dependent on the state.
Strict4u · 56-60, M
If you continue living with your parents will you still get disciplined?
drhhh · 41-45, M
living with home and keep your relation with family are very important
smileylovesgaming · 31-35, F
I got a couple cousins that never moved out they are in their 40s now
CrazyMusicLover · 31-35
It surely isn't a good reason to end up on antidepressants.
Strict4u · 56-60, M
Do you still get disciplined if so who does it?
Onepiece · 22-25, M
Hi grace wanna have a chat?
Strictextendedfamily · 18-21, F
Pm me if you want
Alex51 · 61-69, M
Can we chat DM me
True statement
Bandit2398 · 51-55, M
Kayla1128 · 22-25, F
I agree! :)
I don’t think there’s anything wrong with it, if you get along with your parents and are considerate. And living alone isn’t financially practical for many young people nowadays. It’s the folks in their 40s and still think their parents owe them who get on my nerves. 😳
Fukfacewillie · 56-60, M
It should be somewhat embarrassing.
Fukfacewillie · 56-60, M
Pay some rent, and do some chores?
Fukfacewillie · 56-60, M
At least pay rent.
swirlie · 31-35, F

You're a woman who lives in total denial.
@swirlie

What's so important about living on your own?
swirlie · 31-35, F
@Pikachu

The development of personal growth which cannot be attained while under the watchful eyes of mom and dad in their home.
@swirlie


But multigenerational households have been the norm for ages and still are in many places.
Do you suppose that those people can't achieve personal growth? That personal growth has only been attained in recent history by people living away from their family?
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@Ferise1 that's not entirely true. If a couple wants to live together, that can be unaffordable, forcing them to live separately instead. But that's not because there are bonus for doing so, but rather punishments for living together that are greater than the savings of sharing a household. Ideally the costs of living alone or together should be similar, but Europe hasn't mastered that either.
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@Ferise1 no, you talked about benefits for living alone, which don't exist. Not in every European country anyway.
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@Strict4u yessir
Strict4u · 56-60, M
@SW-User have you been staying out of trouble lately?
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